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 is a look at the top 7 anglers, their final day weights, and their payouts after the final weigh-in. — Derek Horner, Outdoor Life, 31 Oct. 2026

The web app also imports the scale’s current settings and existing user profiles, and downloads the health data generated by regular weigh-ins. — Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 29 Oct. 2026

Verb

Here’s how Florida voters weighed in on the other two amendments on the ballot. — Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2026

The school board will weigh in on CPS’s most consequential issues, from property taxes to potential school closures. — Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 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