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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
Nunley’s fish weighed in at a staggering 15 pounds, 7 1/2 ounces and measured 27 7/8 inches long, officially breaking a state record that had stood for more than 11 years.
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Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
There are some Republican primary runoff races Trump has not weighed in on.
—Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Hailey has also reported that San Jose is a favorite and previously weighed in on rumors about Chicago and Hamilton.
—Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 12 May 2026
The priest was not surprised the pope weighed in so strongly on the spiritual rights of immigrants.
—Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
Tuesday’s vote was the first time county commissioners weighed in on Palm Beach International Airport’s name change.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 5 May 2026
Voters across Tarrant and Parker counties weighed in on bonds, mayoral races and school board seats on May 2, with results reshaping local leadership.
—Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 May 2026
Hilton responded jokingly that his father, who was the goalie for the Hungarian national ice hockey team, hadn’t weighed in on the race.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
Last February, Khloé weighed in on the prospect of her mom walking down the aisle again.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
There are some Republican primary runoff races Trump has not weighed in on.
—Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Hailey has also reported that San Jose is a favorite and previously weighed in on rumors about Chicago and Hamilton.
—Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 12 May 2026
The priest was not surprised the pope weighed in so strongly on the spiritual rights of immigrants.
—Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
Tuesday’s vote was the first time county commissioners weighed in on Palm Beach International Airport’s name change.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 5 May 2026
Voters across Tarrant and Parker counties weighed in on bonds, mayoral races and school board seats on May 2, with results reshaping local leadership.
—Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 May 2026
Hilton responded jokingly that his father, who was the goalie for the Hungarian national ice hockey team, hadn’t weighed in on the race.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
Last February, Khloé weighed in on the prospect of her mom walking down the aisle again.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for weighed in
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Together, the movements reflected an apparent effort to insulate some of Iran's remaining military and aviation assets from the expanding conflict, even as officials publicly served as brokers for de-escalation.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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The audience in Newark reflected this diverse age range, with toddlers, grandmothers, and everyone in between in attendance.—
Danny Hajjar,
Rolling Stone,
12 May 2026
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Resident Mark Corey, who has lived in Hobart for 63 years, commented about the 18 Amazon representatives present, many of whom sat in courtroom chairs and provided expertise when asked about acoustics, landscaping, traffic, water and drainage.—
Deborah Laverty,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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China and Russia haven’t commented publicly on the new resolution.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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The service is currently funded by ads — some from pharmaceutical and medical device companies — on its app and website, though many of the clinicians interviewed for this article remarked that the ads were either unobtrusive or nonexistent.—
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
13 May 2026
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The princess’s team at Kensington Palace remarked Catherine is taking different pace on early childhood issues compared to pre-2024.—
Max Foster,
CNN Money,
13 May 2026
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“Weighed in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weighed%20in. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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