outweigh
verb (used with object)
to exceed in value, importance, influence, etc..
is outweighing
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present progressiveof outweigh (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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“I think the earnings story of small caps is outweighing some of the fears of higher rates.”
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026
But the need to tackle inflation is outweighing concerns about a slowing economy.
From New York Times ● Jun. 9, 2022
For many people, the opportunity to travel after two years of restrictions is outweighing the financial pressures of higher prices.
From Seattle Times ● May 22, 2022
"We are finding that demand is outweighing capacity and so anything that relieves some of the pressure on general practice is very welcome," she said.
From BBC ● Apr. 27, 2022
“Now I feel like my civic responsibility is outweighing my anguish and terror about retaliation.”
From Slate ● Sep. 16, 2018
