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
An Instagram video recorded by a passenger on board shows the upper section of the main cabin door partially opening mid-flight — with plenty of commenters immediately weighing in on the incident.
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Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 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
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
Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for weighing in
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Our objective has always been to degrade Hezbollah’s terrorist infrastructure to the point where diplomacy and a sovereign Lebanese government can take over under Lebanon’s confessional system, reflecting Christian, Sunni and Shiite interests.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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Below, Kehlani expands on her non-negotiables while reflecting on her journey as an artist, mother, and advocate.—
Adelle Platon,
VIBE.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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Michaels addressed SNL‘s strong political bent as the sketch comedy traditionally kicks off its episodes with a pointed cold open commenting on current events.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
15 Apr. 2026
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Reinhart is among the center's specialists, urging people to pay no attention to social media pundits commenting on the seasonal outlooks who emphasize the potential dimming effect El Niño can have on would-be storms.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 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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