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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In defending the rule allowing stock gifts, the Treasury Department contended that the policy would encourage many more donations, outweighing the additional risk and volatility.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 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
Shipments of semiconductors and related products continued to drive South Korea’s export growth, outweighing weakness in other sectors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 1, 2026
So much for the good outweighing the bad.
From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas
