Synonyms of weigh-innext
: 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

Examples of weigh-in in a Sentence

Verb self-appointed pundits immediately weighed in on the latest political scandal
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Noun
The promotion also stripped the bout of its co-main event slot after the weigh-in, per MMA Fighting. Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 The one-hour special, which will be available to stream on Paramount+ the following day, will feature a live weigh-in with both Conor McGregor and Max Holloway, as well as co-main event competitors Paddy Pimblett and Benoit Saint-Denis. Tanya Fedak, Variety, 6 July 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 See All Example Sentences for weigh-in

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1939, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1868, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of weigh-in was in 1868

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“Weigh-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/weigh-in. Accessed 21 Aug. 2026.

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