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
During the transition period, Musk started whipping up opposition to legislation that would prevent a government shutdown, posting about it repeatedly on X. Trump soon weighed in, encouraging Republicans to back out of a bipartisan deal.
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Jonathan J. Cooper, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2025
Reddit users weigh in on the situation, offering their own perspectives on the family conflict.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 3 June 2025
And current morticians weigh in on the correct ways to take care of human remains.
—Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 2 June 2025
The government will then get another chance to reply before the Supreme Court weighs in.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 1 June 2025
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Jonathan J. Cooper, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2025
Reddit users weigh in on the situation, offering their own perspectives on the family conflict.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 3 June 2025
And current morticians weigh in on the correct ways to take care of human remains.
—Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 2 June 2025
The government will then get another chance to reply before the Supreme Court weighs in.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 1 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for weigh in
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Critics of the Pentagon’s decision warn that depriving Ukraine of essential defenses risks emboldening Moscow, while proponents argue the reallocation reflects the Pentagon’s need to meet global security obligations with limited resources.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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At the Phineas and Ferb season 5 premiere, Baker reflected on the deeper meaning behind the fan-favorite character.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
7 June 2025
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The Florida Bar confirmed receipt of the 23-page complaint but did not comment further.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
5 June 2025
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Nobody was available to comment on Trump’s latest executive order.—
Munir Ahmed,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2025
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None of the people involved in the project nor any members of the band had publicly remarked on the news as of Thursday afternoon.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
5 June 2025
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The meetings were held amid doubts following U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff broadsides and remarks questioning the utility of Washington's security commitments in the region.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 June 2025
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“Weigh in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weigh%20in. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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