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

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

Synonyms

Verb

• allow
• comment
• editorialize
• note
• observe
• opine
• reflect
• remark

Examples of weigh-in in a Sentence

Verb

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The intensity between Paul (10-1, 7 KOs) and Tyson (50-6, 44 knockouts) has continued to build, as just last night, the 58-year-old slapped Paul across his left cheek as the two came face to face during the pre-fight weigh-in. —Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024

At the weigh-ins yesterday, Tyson slapped Paul across the face. —Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 16 Nov. 2024

Verb

Suspecting that the bear in question was in fact not a bear at all, detectives asked a California Department of Fish and Wildlife biologist to watch the videos and weigh in. —Grant Stringer, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024

Dentists weighed in on the right way to do oral care. —Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1939, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1868, in the meaning defined at sense 1