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 Withings BodyScan 2 aims to transform routine bathroom weigh-ins into holistic health checkups. — Eliza Thompson, Time, 15 Oct. 2026 With such a formidable roster, Team USA should provide enough star power to fill the arena during weigh-ins, Forte said, adding that large, enthusiastic crowds will impress the IOC. — Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 27 Sep. 2026
Verb
The meeting will give students and neighbors in the Hyde Park community a chance to weigh in on safety and interact with UChicago's campus police chief. — Darius Johnson, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026 The analyst also weighed in on Rice’s content chief appointment. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 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 23 Oct. 2026.

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