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
The cake weighs in at over two pounds and retails for $19.
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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2026
As celebrities continue to weigh in on the 2016 style and beauty trend with unexpected hair transformations, Grande's look feels like a subtle—and successful—homage to the era of bold contouring, gradient eyebrows, and cut-crease eyeshadow.
—Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 3 Apr. 2026
The day before, after launch, Isaacman weighed in the caliber of the four astronauts and gravity of their mission.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
In 2023, Lamont vetoed legislation that would have allowed municipalities to appoint a nonvoting member to weigh in on projects before the Siting Council.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2026
As celebrities continue to weigh in on the 2016 style and beauty trend with unexpected hair transformations, Grande's look feels like a subtle—and successful—homage to the era of bold contouring, gradient eyebrows, and cut-crease eyeshadow.
—Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 3 Apr. 2026
The day before, after launch, Isaacman weighed in the caliber of the four astronauts and gravity of their mission.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
In 2023, Lamont vetoed legislation that would have allowed municipalities to appoint a nonvoting member to weigh in on projects before the Siting Council.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for weigh in
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The wild swings in temperatures can be unsettling for people, Francis and others said, and also reflect the realities of a warming climate.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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The buzzy, modern vibe of Trecca is reflected in its all-natural wine list, which span most of Europe and range from organic orange wines to Chateau Cambon’s La Cuvee du Chat.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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The White House declined to comment further.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
1 Apr. 2026
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The visit by Rutte was confirmed by a White House official who was not authorized to comment on the yet to be formally announced visit and spoke on the condition of anonymity.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Carlisle remarked then that Knueppel was one of the most consistent rookies he’s ever seen, which means something coming from someone with the credentials to land himself in the Hall of Fame.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Apr. 2026
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At the time of publication, the 45-year-old de Silva — who has starred on the Bravo hit since its 2023 reboot — does not appear to have publicly remarked on the split.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Weigh in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weigh%20in. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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