: 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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Verb
self-appointed pundits immediately weighed in on the latest political scandal
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Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
The match, which took place in November 2024 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Tx., was preceded by a heated promotional run, with Tyson slapping Paul in the face during the official weigh-in, further adding to seeming tensions between the two.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 21 Jan. 2025
Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 4 Feb. 2025
In recent months, Redstone has begun to weigh in on various controversies at CBS News much more frequently than her father, Sumner Redstone, ever had, according to one CBS veteran.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 4 Feb. 2025
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Noun
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
The match, which took place in November 2024 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Tx., was preceded by a heated promotional run, with Tyson slapping Paul in the face during the official weigh-in, further adding to seeming tensions between the two.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 21 Jan. 2025
Verb
Now, Brody is weighing in on the subsequent controversy.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 4 Feb. 2025
In recent months, Redstone has begun to weigh in on various controversies at CBS News much more frequently than her father, Sumner Redstone, ever had, according to one CBS veteran.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 4 Feb. 2025
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“Weigh-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/weigh-in. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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