as in reflecting
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 weighing in
But there was a cold, sick knot in the pit of my stomach, signaling that my conscience was weighing in.
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Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
The Beat Bobby Flay star regularly responds to viewers' queries about his Food Network series on social media, weighing in on various topics.
—Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
Among those weighing in is Rick Fox, a Bahamian businessman, former NBA champion, who says the issue reflects broader questions about stewardship and national identity.
—Tracy Yochum, Miami Herald, 15 May 2026
But here, McCann is saying his Navy background keeps him from doing an important part of that job — weighing in on an aspect of immigration enforcement, a vital concern in the region and across the country.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
Meryl Streep is weighing in on the state of modern filmmaking, arguing that the dominance of superhero storytelling has led to less nuanced character work across the industry.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 1 May 2026
The Uncollected Letters of Virginia Woolf, weighing in at a thousand pages and containing over 1,400 letters (additions to the 3,766 letters that were published in six volumes, edited by Nigel Nicolson and Joanne Trautmann, between 1975 and 1980), is arranged alphabetically by correspondent.
—Hermione Lee, The New York Review of Books, 4 Apr. 2026
Perhaps tellingly, one of the panel discussions at this year’s fair will feature museum leaders weighing in on AI.
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Ultimately, many expect the Supreme Court will end up weighing in on this legal theory of liability.
—Shannon Bond, NPR, 3 Apr. 2026
Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
The Beat Bobby Flay star regularly responds to viewers' queries about his Food Network series on social media, weighing in on various topics.
—Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
Among those weighing in is Rick Fox, a Bahamian businessman, former NBA champion, who says the issue reflects broader questions about stewardship and national identity.
—Tracy Yochum, Miami Herald, 15 May 2026
But here, McCann is saying his Navy background keeps him from doing an important part of that job — weighing in on an aspect of immigration enforcement, a vital concern in the region and across the country.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
Meryl Streep is weighing in on the state of modern filmmaking, arguing that the dominance of superhero storytelling has led to less nuanced character work across the industry.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 1 May 2026
The Uncollected Letters of Virginia Woolf, weighing in at a thousand pages and containing over 1,400 letters (additions to the 3,766 letters that were published in six volumes, edited by Nigel Nicolson and Joanne Trautmann, between 1975 and 1980), is arranged alphabetically by correspondent.
—Hermione Lee, The New York Review of Books, 4 Apr. 2026
Perhaps tellingly, one of the panel discussions at this year’s fair will feature museum leaders weighing in on AI.
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Ultimately, many expect the Supreme Court will end up weighing in on this legal theory of liability.
—Shannon Bond, NPR, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for weighing in
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Indeed, e-commerce now represents a significant share of total fashion sales, reflecting continued growth in digital channels.—
Malana VanTyler,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2026
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Broadcom’s revenues from these two deals will be closely correlated, UBS’s Arcuri said, reflecting the high level of mutual investment that has characterized the AI buildout so far.—
Tobias Burns,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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Dugan and attorneys for both sides left the courtroom without commenting to reporters.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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The throughline in Grande’s career has been an artist who tends to set trends rather than chase them while also commenting on the intricacies of her personal and professional life through that music.—
Jeff Benjamin,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Romney took note of his political journey during his remarks at Monday's celebration, remarking on the bipartisanship that made Romneycare possible.—
Jon Keller,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Best Things to Do Driving, tasting, eating, and remarking about the beauty of this part of California filled our days, and visitors have so many places to see, depending on their interests, from wine to olive oil, craft beer, honey, cheese, and farm-fresh fruit and nuts.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Apr. 2026
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