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
Replay of the no-call quickly went viral, with several prominent media personalities weighing in.
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Zach Dean Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2026
The green pool quickly became an online spectacle, and scientists began weighing in on what the color could reveal about the water.
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Emma Gometz,
Scientific American,
19 June 2026
Authorities in Arizona are weighing in on an anonymous tip claiming to have information about the fate of Nancy Guthrie, the missing mother of Today anchor Savannah Guthrie.
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Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Hermione Lee,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Apr. 2026
Zach Dean Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2026
The green pool quickly became an online spectacle, and scientists began weighing in on what the color could reveal about the water.
—
Emma Gometz,
Scientific American,
19 June 2026
Authorities in Arizona are weighing in on an anonymous tip claiming to have information about the fate of Nancy Guthrie, the missing mother of Today anchor Savannah Guthrie.
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Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 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.
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Hermione Lee,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for weighing in
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While reflecting on their reconciliation during a July 2024 appearance on Bachelor Happy Hour, Kylee said Aven initially made meaningful efforts to rebuild trust.
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Some designs were inspired by hakama pants, traditional Japanese trousers, reflecting Uniqlo’s heritage.
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In the aftermath, everyone from their fellow Summer House castmates to other Bravo stars to celebrities outside the reality TV sphere weighed in on the drama, picking sides and commenting on the new relationship.
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Suddenly people are in your business and commenting on you.
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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.
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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.
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