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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In December 2023, Lennox celebrated one year of sobriety and reflected on her journey via Instagram.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
26 May 2025
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American flags will be lowered across the country to fly at half-staff to reflect the solemnity of Memorial Day on Monday morning.—
Chloe Mayer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 May 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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Their act impressed viewers and the judges alike, with Cowell remarking that Rhythm danced better than many human performers on the show.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
27 May 2025
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Yarbrough recently remarked that he’s enjoyed being a starter again.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
27 May 2025
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“Weigh in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weigh%20in. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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