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
Federal appellate courts are now weighing in on the matter.
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Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 20 Mar. 2026
Carr has also signaled his support for the deal as the FCC moves closer to weighing in on the merger.
—Kristin Brown, CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
Flavors include Blue Razz Blast and Sweet Peach Punch, and shoppers are already weighing in on taste.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
Since then, all of the Latin musicians involved have been weighing in and sharing words back and forth across social media platforms.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 28 Feb. 2026
Georgia political leaders began weighing in Saturday after the United States and Israel launched major military strikes on Iran.
—Hunter Boyce, AJC.com, 28 Feb. 2026
Lifestyle and travel publication Only In Your State is weighing in on which shop deserves the title of Iowa's best sandwich spot.
—Cooper Worth, Des Moines Register, 20 Feb. 2026
Scientists, medical experts, policy makers and administrators, along with citizens who care about public health and nuclear energy, can bolster public confidence in nuclear energy by weighing in on this decision with the latest, most rigorous information possible.
—Katy Huff, Scientific American, 23 Jan. 2026
Hilary Duff’s husband is weighing in on the toxic mom group drama.
—Isabel Yip, NBC news, 7 Jan. 2026
Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 20 Mar. 2026
Carr has also signaled his support for the deal as the FCC moves closer to weighing in on the merger.
—Kristin Brown, CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
Flavors include Blue Razz Blast and Sweet Peach Punch, and shoppers are already weighing in on taste.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
Since then, all of the Latin musicians involved have been weighing in and sharing words back and forth across social media platforms.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 28 Feb. 2026
Georgia political leaders began weighing in Saturday after the United States and Israel launched major military strikes on Iran.
—Hunter Boyce, AJC.com, 28 Feb. 2026
Lifestyle and travel publication Only In Your State is weighing in on which shop deserves the title of Iowa's best sandwich spot.
—Cooper Worth, Des Moines Register, 20 Feb. 2026
Scientists, medical experts, policy makers and administrators, along with citizens who care about public health and nuclear energy, can bolster public confidence in nuclear energy by weighing in on this decision with the latest, most rigorous information possible.
—Katy Huff, Scientific American, 23 Jan. 2026
Hilary Duff’s husband is weighing in on the toxic mom group drama.
—Isabel Yip, NBC news, 7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for weighing in
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What To Know As the conflict enters its second month, several world leaders are speaking directly to their populations, reflecting how the war's impact has spread well beyond the battlefield.—
Sam Stevenson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Comments Tell Their Own Story The video’s comment section has become a gathering place for users reflecting on YouTube’s evolution and their own relationship with the platform.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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Organizations should consider the Teams plan ($39 per user per month, billed annually), which unlocks brand kit creation, commenting, Slack integration, and more.—
Ruben Circelli,
PC Magazine,
28 Mar. 2026
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Hayes joined in on the fun, commenting on a few of the videos that used the song.—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
24 Mar. 2026
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Of course, the women had a little fun before the Oscars were announced — each of them was handed a note and claimed it was signed by A-list audience members like Leonardo DiCaprio or Stellan Skarsgard, remarking on their good looks and critiquing the length of the bit.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Mar. 2026
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Elizabeth quickly made an impression on her husband’s friends; one of them, Angelina Grimké, wrote a letter remarking that Henry did not seem equipped to handle his intelligent young wife.—
Moira Donegan,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Weighing in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weighing%20in. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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