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 of weigh-in

Verb

• reflect
• comment
• 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

With such a formidable roster, Team USA should provide enough star power to fill the arena during weigh-ins, Forte said, adding that large, enthusiastic crowds will impress the IOC. — Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 27 Sep. 2026

Less than 12 hours after weighing in a pound below the 147lb limit at the official weigh-in on Friday, Benn posted a video showing his weight having shot up to 178lb after rehydrating and refuelling. — Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Verb

This isn’t the first time Romano has weighed in on her relationship with LaBeouf. — Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026

DeMaio’s group weighs in on every ballot measure, including local ones, and has reach across the state, according to the group’s website. — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 30 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1939, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1868, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for weigh-in

• akin
• auxin
• buckskin
• chagrin
• crankpin
• deerskin
• foreskin
• fuchsin
• herein
• kingpin
• linchpin
• pigskin