: 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
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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
David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2024
Another prominent economist, Stephen Roach, weighed in on China’s economy on Monday.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune Asia, 3 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
The lawsuit, filed Monday in federal court, also contends the city didn’t give the public adequate opportunity to weigh in before enforcement began last month.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2024
Another prominent economist, Stephen Roach, weighed in on China’s economy on Monday.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune Asia, 3 June 2024
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“Weigh-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/weigh-in. Accessed 13 Jun. 2024.
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