outweigh
verb (used with object)
to exceed in value, importance, influence, etc..
outweighing
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present participleof outweigh.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Concerns about economic growth meanwhile are increasingly outweighing inflation worries.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026
“I think the earnings story of small caps is outweighing some of the fears of higher rates.”
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026
“Emotional value is increasingly shaping purchasing decisions, at times outweighing practical function.”
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 22, 2026
Its chip-making division posted a record operating profit and accounted for more than 90% of the company’s total earnings for the quarter, outweighing the sluggish performance in other segments.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 6, 2026
So much for the good outweighing the bad.
From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas
