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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 weighs in
America’s Credit Unions weighs in on application of the tax to remittances by credit union members, noting that their compliance team has seen confusion among members as to what types of payment or transfers are subject to the tax.
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Carrie Brandon Elliot, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Designed and built by a metal sculptor, the 2,200-square-foot home boasts three bedrooms and two bathrooms and weighs in at roughly 110 tons of steel.
—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 20 Jan. 2026
Kristen Arnett weighs in on this and other literary quandaries.
—Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2025
Torrenzano weighs in on the debate on whether public companies should end quarterly earnings and move to semiannual disclosures.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2025
Sheriff McFadden weighs in Brown is being held in the Mecklenburg County jail.
—Charlotte Observer, 12 Sep. 2025
For at least the next few weeks until a CDC committee weighs in with more detail, and as the policy shifts are absorbed, the confusion may also impact access for older, higher-risk people.
—Will McDuffie, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2025
But the Storm weighs in at 385 kg (849 lb) before adding in the weight of the cables, coolant and propeller.
—New Atlas, 29 Aug. 2025
Every director does this — finds locations and works with their department heads to build out the world, weighs in on all the visual choices that need to be made, helps guide the actors’ performances — but even more so in a one-shot series.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 15 Aug. 2025
Carrie Brandon Elliot, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Designed and built by a metal sculptor, the 2,200-square-foot home boasts three bedrooms and two bathrooms and weighs in at roughly 110 tons of steel.
—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 20 Jan. 2026
Kristen Arnett weighs in on this and other literary quandaries.
—Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2025
Torrenzano weighs in on the debate on whether public companies should end quarterly earnings and move to semiannual disclosures.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2025
Sheriff McFadden weighs in Brown is being held in the Mecklenburg County jail.
—Charlotte Observer, 12 Sep. 2025
For at least the next few weeks until a CDC committee weighs in with more detail, and as the policy shifts are absorbed, the confusion may also impact access for older, higher-risk people.
—Will McDuffie, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2025
But the Storm weighs in at 385 kg (849 lb) before adding in the weight of the cables, coolant and propeller.
—New Atlas, 29 Aug. 2025
Every director does this — finds locations and works with their department heads to build out the world, weighs in on all the visual choices that need to be made, helps guide the actors’ performances — but even more so in a one-shot series.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for weighs in
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This emphasis on accountability reflects a broader shift underway in the industry.—
Virginie Berger,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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Express amethyst energy simply with a high-shine plum manicure that reflects the gemstone's beauty.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
20 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Democratic Senator Dick Durbin of Illinois raised the issue during Senate floor remarks.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Jan. 2026
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Then, in February 2023, remarks Adams made on his podcast were interpreted as racist, leading to serious consequences in his career.—
Assistant Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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Others dread a confrontation with that relative who always comments on your child’s weight or engages in other fat-shaming behaviors.—
Dr. Ellen S. Rome,
Boston Herald,
21 Dec. 2025
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In the caption of the post, Holly comments on her brother-in-law's parenting skills.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
26 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The brand notes that the foundation has a special cell oxygen booster that protects your skin from blue light and promotes cell regeneration for healthier-looking skin.—
Eva Thomas,
InStyle,
14 Jan. 2026
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The report also notes the federal government’s new five-year Rural Health Transformation Program, which distributes $50 million in funding to states.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
13 Jan. 2026
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