: 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
Examples of weigh-in in a Sentence
Verb
self-appointed pundits immediately weighed in on the latest political scandal
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Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2025
Fighting at the White House would be a remarkable milestone for the UFC, especially with fighter weigh-ins at the Lincoln Memorial and fight night walkouts that extend from the Oval Office straight to the Octagon.
—Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
Columnists are in a unique position to weigh in on matters of significant public importance without having to worry about winning elections or the favor of political parties.
—Indianapolis Star, IndyStar, 3 Oct. 2025
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Noun
The Wall Street Journal reported earlier this month that weigh-ins will take place at the Lincoln Memorial.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2025
Fighting at the White House would be a remarkable milestone for the UFC, especially with fighter weigh-ins at the Lincoln Memorial and fight night walkouts that extend from the Oval Office straight to the Octagon.
—Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
Jane did not submit a letter weighing in on Combs’ sentence.
—Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
Columnists are in a unique position to weigh in on matters of significant public importance without having to worry about winning elections or the favor of political parties.
—Indianapolis Star, IndyStar, 3 Oct. 2025
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“Weigh-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/weigh-in. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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