as in to reflect
to make a statement of one's opinion
self-appointed pundits immediately weighed in on the latest political scandal
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Recent Examples of weigh in
Users across TikTok and X (formerly Twitter) weighed in with opinions about the post and the broader culture of commenting on people’s bodies.
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Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2026
In addition to voting on their preferred party’s candidates in Tuesday’s primary election, some Fox Valley-area voters will also have the opportunity to weigh in on two major bond measures for the city of Geneva and Yorkville School District 115.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Nick Lenters, owner and operator of Old Station Craft Meats in Waukee, Iowa, Rob Levitt, head butcher and chef at The Publican and Publican Quality Meats in Chicago, and Josh Turka, owner of 5th Quarter Butcher + Provisions in Waitsfield, Vermont, weighed in on the debate.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Raven-Symoné is weighing in on the Disney Channel Hall of Fame.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Mar. 2026
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Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2026
In addition to voting on their preferred party’s candidates in Tuesday’s primary election, some Fox Valley-area voters will also have the opportunity to weigh in on two major bond measures for the city of Geneva and Yorkville School District 115.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Nick Lenters, owner and operator of Old Station Craft Meats in Waukee, Iowa, Rob Levitt, head butcher and chef at The Publican and Publican Quality Meats in Chicago, and Josh Turka, owner of 5th Quarter Butcher + Provisions in Waitsfield, Vermont, weighed in on the debate.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Raven-Symoné is weighing in on the Disney Channel Hall of Fame.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for weigh in
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Some policy defenders contend that the labor market weakness reflects adjustments to immigration restrictions rather than fundamental economic failure, positioning this as a deliberate policy choice rather than an economic failure.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Still, the broader bond rout reflects anxiety about the global economy after crude oil surged toward $120 a barrel, up almost 80% since the Iran war began and disrupted shipments from the Middle East.—
Marcus Wong,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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Iraq’s General Company for Ports was not immediately available to comment when contacted by CNBC.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2026
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Kurtz’s agency, Excel Sports Management, declined to comment.—
Evan Drellich,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Eventually, my mother remarked that seventy-one was far too young to be making an exit from life.—
Han Ong,
New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2026
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The event included a proclamation from the mayor, remarks from community leaders, and a poetry reading reflecting on the meaning of fasting and reflection during Ramadan.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Weigh in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weigh%20in. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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