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outbalance

verb

Definition of outbalance

as in to outweigh

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Recent Examples of outbalance The tragedy of the deaths of the poet Christopher Okigbo and the photojournalist Priya Ramrakha is outbalanced by the longevity of their words and pictures. — The New York Review of Books, 30 May 2019 Some of these aren't the most gifted of thespians, but any such shortcomings are easily outbalanced by the bulky figure of Valmir do Coco who effortlessly dominates the ensemble as working schlub Tiao. — Neil Young, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Jan. 2018

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outweigh

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Will those risks outweigh the benefits, especially with extremely low early-stage detection for prostate, breast, ovarian, skin, and inadequate evidence of accuracy for many other cancers?

— Torie Bosch, STAT, 24 Oct. 2026
For the average family, a steady paycheck remains the single most impactful financial asset, outweighing market movements.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026

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