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

Here's a look at the weigh-in video which culminated with an intense faceoff. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Hernandez and Rodrigues stepped off the scales on Friday’s weigh-in at Golden 1 Center at a hair under 185 pounds each. — Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Verb

Some said the developers were not prepared to provide details needed for residents to meaningfully weigh in. — Ubah Ali, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026

Among those excited to weigh in is Diane Wenzel, who operates Westwind Sailing, a group that sees about 15,000 users a year. — Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 19 Aug. 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