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

: to have oneself or one's possessions (such as baggage) weighed

especially : to have oneself weighed in connection with an athletic contest

: 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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Noun

Best Friends, the 46-year-old visited her plastic surgeon for her first weigh-in after skin removal surgery. —

Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024 Thomas, a 21-year-old University of Alabama student and model, was seen at weigh-ins and during the major spectacle that took place at AT&T Stadium. —

Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 26 Nov. 2024

Verb

Commenters weighed in under the post, and overwhelmingly supported the younger sister's position. —

Rachel Raposas, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024 Cynthia Erivo is weighing in on whether movie-goers should sing along to Wicked in theaters. —

Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 28 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for weigh-in