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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
Since 1964, all US vaccine policy has first run through ACIP, an independent panel of vaccine experts who evaluate the latest research to determine how safe and effective a vaccine is and the committee weighs in on who should get the vaccine.
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Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 16 Mar. 2026
At the same time, prosecutors asked the Juvenile Court to pause further proceedings in Williams’ case until the appeals court weighs in on Rodriguez’s decision.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
In a Fortune op-ed, Weight Watchers CEO Tara Comonte weighs in on what was missing from those Super Bowl ads.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
The high court typically weighs in on cases where multiple judicial circuits have contradictory rulings on the same matter, but Bill Shipley, a former federal prosecutor, believes the justices could take up the case before such a split among the appeals courts.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 9 Feb. 2026
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.
—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
Sheriff McFadden weighs in Brown is being held in the Mecklenburg County jail.
—Charlotte Observer, 12 Sep. 2025
Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 16 Mar. 2026
At the same time, prosecutors asked the Juvenile Court to pause further proceedings in Williams’ case until the appeals court weighs in on Rodriguez’s decision.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
In a Fortune op-ed, Weight Watchers CEO Tara Comonte weighs in on what was missing from those Super Bowl ads.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
The high court typically weighs in on cases where multiple judicial circuits have contradictory rulings on the same matter, but Bill Shipley, a former federal prosecutor, believes the justices could take up the case before such a split among the appeals courts.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 9 Feb. 2026
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.
—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
Sheriff McFadden weighs in Brown is being held in the Mecklenburg County jail.
—Charlotte Observer, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for weighs in
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The name reflects both the building’s layered history and the couple’s own story, one that unfolded across cities and time.—
Evan Moore
April 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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Their return also reflects Paradigm’s broader momentum, as the agency continues to attract top-tier talent and leadership across multiple divisions.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
7 Apr. 2026
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At several points during Michael’s courtroom remarks, Gillow was seen shaking her head in disagreement, even smiling.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
5 Apr. 2026
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While Heinrich ponders the misfiring neurons in the brain of a mass shooter, Jack’s pursuit of Mink—a character whose skin color and ambiguous ethnicity Jack remarks on repeatedly—leads him directly into the urban teeth of the War on Drugs.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
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This week, Dimon released his annual letter to shareholders - a document that comments on banking issues and also assesses risks to the economy, from inflation to the war in Iran.—
Steve Inskeep,
NPR,
7 Apr. 2026
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Morgan, 62, reacted to the shoutout in PEOPLE's Instagram comments on Friday, April 3.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
3 Apr. 2026
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Brandy Monk-Payton, a professor of communication and media studies at Fordham University and contributor to the book Watching While Black Rebooted, notes that Hollywood seemingly needs to be continually reminded of the buying power of underrepresented groups.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Apr. 2026
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The report notes that a big increase in supply is pummeling the south and west.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Weighs in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weighs%20in. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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