Synonyms for preponderance
prɪˈpɒn dər ənspre·pon·der·ance

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1. preponderancenoun

   superiority in power or influence

   "the preponderance of good over evil"; "the preponderance of wealth and power"

   Synonyms:
   prevalence

2. preponderance, prevalencenoun

   a superiority in numbers or amount

   "a preponderance of evidence against the defendant"

   Synonyms:
   prevalence

3. preponderancenoun

   exceeding in heaviness; having greater weight

   "the least preponderance in either pan will unbalance the scale"

   Synonyms:
   prevalence

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1. • Heaviness
   • Number
   • Power

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1. preponderancenoun

   Synonyms:
   outweighing, preponderation

2. preponderancenoun

   Synonyms:
   superiority, ascendency, superior influence

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1. List of paraphrases for "preponderance":

   predominance, balance, paramountcy, dominance, salience, precedence, over-emphasis, reassertion, prevalence

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1. Columbia University:

   The investigation identified localized instances of plagiarism, but concluded that the preponderance of the evidence did not support a finding that Monica Crowley committed research misconduct, for the dissertation to stand, Columbia University required certain corrections, which Monica Crowley has provided.

2. Jonathan Eno:

   Quilty Analytics.If SpaceX makes the news a lot. They are the ones launching the preponderance of launch vehicles right now, obviously, we are gearing up for just a different reality.

3. Lawyer Ted Wells:

   'I believe the conclusions have been proven by the preponderance of the evidence standard, i used the words 'more probable than not' because that is what is in the rules, because I thought it was appropriate when people read my report to always make sure that they understood the burden of proof that I was following.

4. Julia Pollak:

   The preponderance of evidence suggests that the labor market is still nowhere near back to normal.

5. Arlington Police Chief Will Johnson:

   Based on a preponderance of evidence available to me and facts revealed by the investigative team, I have decided to terminate Officer Miller's employment with the Arlington police department for exercising poor judgment.