preponderate vs tip the scales at

preponderate

verb
  • To outweigh; to be heavier than; to exceed in weight. 

  • To overpower by stronger or moral power. 

  • To exceed in weight or influence; hence, to predominate. 

tip the scales at

verb
  • To weigh in at; to weigh. 

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