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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
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.
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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
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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for weighs in
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But the late-Baroque facade of the building conceals a special, darker history, one that reflects persistent political and legal problems for the bank thousands of miles away, in the US.—
Hugo Miller,
Bloomberg,
10 Mar. 2026
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Right now, while the ocean is beginning to look more El Niño-like and projected to become even more so, the atmospheric circulation still reflects the influence of a weak La Niña.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
10 Mar. 2026
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Bernstein analyst Aneesha Sherman said management remarks TJX's quarter-to-date performance was solid even as formal numbers fell short.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
26 Feb. 2026
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Just like the president’s remarks, the rebuttal is usually remembered only when something goes wrong.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
25 Feb. 2026
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Foxx alleged in a handful of Instagram comments that Davidson’s use of the racist slur was intentional.—
Alexandra Del Rosario,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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Breezy Johnson got engaged and traded Instagram comments with Taylor Swift.—
The Sports Desk,
NBC news,
12 Feb. 2026
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For older adults, especially those with lower appetites, Dai-Keller notes that protein-rich options like yogurt, tofu, and lentils, along with moderate amounts of fish or ground meat, can help meet higher protein targets needed to prevent frailty.—
Lynn Andriani,
Martha Stewart,
7 Mar. 2026
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For instance, Alphabet and Meta, which carry Aa2 and Aa3 ratings, had to pay 10-15 basis point premiums over their existing debt to get their deals done, an analysis from Janus Henderson notes.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Weighs in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weighs%20in. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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