deadweights

plural of deadweight

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Noun
  • For the families receiving the tiny homes, these initiatives alleviate some immediate burdens, providing shelter and reducing stress against the backdrop of destruction.
    Alex Harrington, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Your contribution will help alleviate some of the financial burdens, allowing the family to focus on grieving, healing, and seeking justice.
    Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • The downtown/uptown vibe of the models going from cargos to slip crystal dresses brought the Dolce & Gabbana glamour to the streets with a full-on dance party.
    Luisa Zargani, WWD, 2 Mar. 2025
  • Since the reduction of Russian gas supplies to Europe, many nations have turned to LNG imports to fill the gap, creating intense competition for available cargoes.
    Robert Rapier, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Both rockets released their payloads—think ion guages, magnetometers, and vapor chasers; the latter released colorful puffs of gas—during an auroral substorm.
    Michael D'Estries, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2025
  • The Falcon 9's upper stage, meanwhile, continued its ascent into LEO with its 27 payloads.
    Josh Dinner, Space.com, 7 Apr. 2025
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“Deadweights.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deadweights. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.

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