: 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
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Verb
self-appointed pundits immediately weighed in on the latest political scandal
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Cbs Texas Staff, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
White has said weigh-ins will be at the Lincoln Memorial.
—Mike Wilson, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Kristin Brown, CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
Habermas frequently weighed in on political matters over several decades.
—ABC News, 14 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Tournament to investigate a bass that raised concerns during the weigh-in, according to the Texas Game Wardens.
—Cbs Texas Staff, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
White has said weigh-ins will be at the Lincoln Memorial.
—Mike Wilson, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Verb
Carr has also signaled his support for the deal as the FCC moves closer to weighing in on the merger.
—Kristin Brown, CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
Habermas frequently weighed in on political matters over several decades.
—ABC News, 14 Mar. 2026
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“Weigh-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/weigh-in. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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