as in reflected
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 weighed in
Commentators shared the clip as users weighed in with jokes, disbelief and criticism.
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Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
On Capitol Hill, lawmakers have raised concerns about with combination of Paramount and Netflix with WBD, although some have weighed in on one or the other.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 14 Jan. 2026
Many others have weighed in on either side of the issue.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Now the nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office has weighed in.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 13 Jan. 2026
Defense attorney Kathy Lowthorp, whom the court appointed to represent Elphick, described, in response to a reporter’s question, the factors that are weighed in plea negotiation in fentanyl-murder indictments.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Jan. 2026
The Motion Picture Association, the top lobbying org for the major studios, also weighed in on the appointment.
—Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 12 Jan. 2026
All the forces and clownish figures of the moment, from Howard Stern to Al Sharpton, weighed in.
—Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
Travelers have also weighed in online, some saying standing immediately after landing is unavoidable.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 10 Jan. 2026
Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
On Capitol Hill, lawmakers have raised concerns about with combination of Paramount and Netflix with WBD, although some have weighed in on one or the other.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 14 Jan. 2026
Many others have weighed in on either side of the issue.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Now the nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office has weighed in.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 13 Jan. 2026
Defense attorney Kathy Lowthorp, whom the court appointed to represent Elphick, described, in response to a reporter’s question, the factors that are weighed in plea negotiation in fentanyl-murder indictments.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Jan. 2026
The Motion Picture Association, the top lobbying org for the major studios, also weighed in on the appointment.
—Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 12 Jan. 2026
All the forces and clownish figures of the moment, from Howard Stern to Al Sharpton, weighed in.
—Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
Travelers have also weighed in online, some saying standing immediately after landing is unavoidable.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 10 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for weighed in
Verb
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Later in the day, Patrick reflected on the moment officers charged into demonstrators.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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O’Brien spoke at the Oxford Union earlier this week and reflected on how the ire around the current administration has resulted in less laughs and too much fury.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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While city and state leadership have not commented, people protesting want something to be done.—
Julia Avant,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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During the Sports Radio KJR interview, Fisch also commented on the fact that Williams’ initial transfer announcement on Tuesday came during a celebration of life service for Washington women’s soccer player Mia Hamant, who died from kidney cancer in November at the age of 21.—
Justin Williams,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The band's website remarked on his passing the day after Christmas.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 Dec. 2025
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Several union leaders remarked on how animating an issue of telework has been over the last nine months.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
23 Dec. 2025
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