: an act or instance of weighing in as a contestant especially in sport
weighed in; weighing in; weighs in
1
: to have oneself or one's possessions (such as baggage) weighed
especially
: to have oneself weighed in connection with an athletic contest
2
: to bring one's weight or influence to bear especially as a participant, contributor, or mediator
weighed in with an opinion
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Examples of weigh-in in a Sentence
Verb
self-appointed pundits immediately weighed in on the latest political scandal
Recent Examples on the Web
Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 May 2023
All athletes successfully made their weigh-in weights the day prior and passed their hydration tests on Fight Night, ensuring a fair and competitive environment for all.
—Sacramento Bee, 8 Apr. 2024
Tyler Spence, The Indianapolis Star, 28 June 2024
Experts weigh in Tesla recalls Cybertruck over faulty windshield wipers, loose trim pieces
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Khristopher J. Brooks
Khristopher J. Brooks is a reporter for CBS MoneyWatch.
—Khristopher J. Brooks, CBS News, 26 June 2024
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Noun
The weigh-ins for Air New Zealand will be on a completely voluntary, opt-in basis.
—Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 May 2023
All athletes successfully made their weigh-in weights the day prior and passed their hydration tests on Fight Night, ensuring a fair and competitive environment for all.
—Sacramento Bee, 8 Apr. 2024
Verb
Banks also weighed in on one of the debate's stranger moments: While the two candidates exchanged jabs about who is the better golfer, Banks posted a screenshot from a list of best Washington, D.C., golfers, which listed Trump at 11th.
—Tyler Spence, The Indianapolis Star, 28 June 2024
Experts weigh in Tesla recalls Cybertruck over faulty windshield wipers, loose trim pieces
In:
Electric Vehicles
Automakers
Electric Cars
Auto Industry
Khristopher J. Brooks
Khristopher J. Brooks is a reporter for CBS MoneyWatch.
—Khristopher J. Brooks, CBS News, 26 June 2024
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“Weigh-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/weigh-in. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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