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 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 In January 2025, Makhachev defended his crown with a quick submission win over late replacement Renato Moicano, who stepped in to replace Arman Tsarukyan on weigh-in day. Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
Verb
On Monday, a coalition of environmental groups led by the Center for Biological Diversity also weighed in against the project. Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026 Board members last month voted to appeal Cooper’s ruling but have weighed in on little else so far. Janay Kingsberry, The Atlantic, 30 July 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 1 Aug. 2026.

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