weigh-in

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noun

ˈwā-ˌin

: an act or instance of weighing in as a contestant especially in sport

weigh in

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verb

weighed in; weighing in; weighs in

intransitive verb

: to have oneself or one's possessions (such as baggage) weighed

especially : to have oneself weighed in connection with an athletic contest

: to bring one's weight or influence to bear especially as a participant, contributor, or mediator

weighed in with an opinion

Examples of weigh-in in a Sentence

Verb self-appointed pundits immediately weighed in on the latest political scandal

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Noun

At weigh-ins as well, especially at amateur (level), all the fighters are in the same room and they get called up. —

Don Riddell, CNN, 2 Feb. 2025 However, Tsarukyan withdrew from that contest on weigh-in day, citing a back injury that left him unable to compete. —

Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025

Verb

And Brock Spore weighed in with a single choice from Yokohama, Japan. —

George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Feb. 2025 The Colorado Supreme Court declined to weigh in on a ruling against the city on Thursday, and city spokesman Max D’Onofrio confirmed that a new prohibition measure recently referred to the April 1 ballot by the City Council is dead. —

John Aguilar, The Denver Post, 14 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for weigh-in