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

Fighter Josh Hokit drooled at the weigh-in in front of the Lincoln Memorial. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 17 June 2026

The suit contends that the plan includes a weigh-in at the Lincoln Memorial and a prefight walkout from the Oval Office. — Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026

Verb

Some of today’s cleats even weigh in at less than a pack of playing cards. — Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 2 July 2026

Attorneys who represent celebrity and high-net-worth clients weigh in. — Grey Battle, Washington Post, 2 July 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