WEIGHTED (DOWN) Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

weighted (down)

verb

Definition of weighted (down)

past tense of weight (down)

as in bogged (down)

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After steering hiring toward workers of Latin American origin, the companies allegedly subjected those employees to intimidation and coercive working conditions.

— Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 2 July 2026
To address these concerns, Orange House has subjected its detergent to rigorous safety evaluation.

— Zachary Reed, Mercury News, 23 June 2026

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Bell responded that Alabama’s systemwide ranking is weighed down by its satellite campuses and argued the flagship Tuscaloosa campus would fare substantially better if evaluated independently.

— Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026
Both companies have since pulled back, weighed down by reimbursement structures and operating costs that have little in common with running a pharmacy.

— Brian Delp, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026

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India imports nearly 90% of its crude oil, so the war hampered vehicles that need gasoline and millions of homes and restaurants that need LPG.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 July 2026
FireSat will help incident commanders get better information more quickly, and, unlike fire-spotting aircraft, the satellites can linger over a fire for days or weeks and aren’t hampered by high winds or smoke.

— Eric Niiler, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026

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