PREPONDERANCES Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

preponderances

noun

plural of preponderance

as in majorities

the largest part or quantity of something a preponderance of the evidence points to the guilt of the defendant

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Relevance

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majorities

Noun

Polls show Democrats have a solid chance to win majorities in both the House and Senate.

— Steve Kopack, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2026
Jeffries never bought into the theory that voters gave Republicans a mandate in 2024 with control of the White House and Congress, leaving Speaker Mike Johnson of Louisiana with one of the smallest majorities in modern times.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026

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