as in to reflect
to make a statement of one's opinion
self-appointed pundits immediately weighed in on the latest political scandal
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Recent Examples of weigh in
With 10 metres of cable, a 9-litre tank, and weighing in at 8kg, this reliable little vacuum is perfect for heavy duty tasks around the house or office.
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Alex Harrington, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
However, the majority of those weighing in have argued that her profile should be kept, writing that there is significant public interest in her now due to current headlines.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Tuesday’s public hearing will be one of the final opportunities for community members to weigh in on the proposal for the aging South Coast Plaza Village property on Sunflower Avenue, which has reached the last stages of city consideration after three years of review.
—Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
Reddit commenters weighed in, with one suggesting the poster give his in-laws a taste of their own medicine.
—Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 13 Sep. 2025
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Alex Harrington, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
However, the majority of those weighing in have argued that her profile should be kept, writing that there is significant public interest in her now due to current headlines.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Tuesday’s public hearing will be one of the final opportunities for community members to weigh in on the proposal for the aging South Coast Plaza Village property on Sunflower Avenue, which has reached the last stages of city consideration after three years of review.
—Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
Reddit commenters weighed in, with one suggesting the poster give his in-laws a taste of their own medicine.
—Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 13 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for weigh in
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The infectious energy and Justin Bieber-style appeal of 25-year-old country hitmaker Bailey Zimmerman was not reflected in the CMA nominations.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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With contributions across disciplines, the legends featured in the pages of WWD over the decades let their passion fuel innovation, shaping and evolving brand legacies and the industry to reflect the times while leaving an indelible mark.—
Tonya Blazio-Licorish,
Footwear News,
10 Sep. 2025
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Campus police declined to comment when reached by USA TODAY.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Patel’s office declined to comment on the letter.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
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Following the teaser trailer for Emerald Fennell’s very steamy Wuthering Heights, eagle-eyed fans remarked on the (somewhat inaccurate) historical dress, which ranged from Oktoberfest dirndl-core to Vivienne Westwood-esque wedding gowns.—
Olivia Allen,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
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After Dowd’s remarks, MSNBC immediately came under intense criticism on social media.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Weigh in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weigh%20in. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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