weigh-in

1 of 2

noun

ˈwā-ˌin 

: an act or instance of weighing in as a contestant especially in sport

weigh in

2 of 2

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

Verb

• allow
• comment
• editorialize
• note
• observe
• opine
• reflect
• 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

Their 54% rise in frozen food spending reflects a shift toward accessible, global flavors and family-friendly formats—not weigh-ins and charts. —Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025

Additionally, Kennedy suggested that the governor do a public weigh-in every month and encouraged those in the audience who wanted Morrisey to participate to raise their hands. —Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2025

Verb

Expect economists to rapidly weigh in on whether or not a recession is more, or less, likely this year depending on how those critical data points perform,. 📬 Sign up for the Daily Brief Our free, fast, and fun briefing on the global economy, delivered every weekday morning. —Catherine Arnst, Quartz, 29 Apr. 2025

Vote in the poll below, then weigh in in the comments! —Nick Caruso, TVLine, 29 Apr. 2025

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
• deerskin
• foreskin
• fuchsin
• herein
• kingpin
• linchpin
• pigskin
• pinyin