Thesaurus results for WEIGHS IN

weighs in

verb

present tense third-person singular of weigh in

as in reflects

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 that point, his identity no longer weighs in the balance in the same way, because love has already made its choice. — Roberto Prieto, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026 The Chenbot also weighs in on whether the other side of the house will ever make a move. — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 31 July 2026 Either way, both projects sit in a similar speed bracket, competing informally for bragging rights before any official body weighs in. — New Atlas, 29 July 2026 That talk would be more likely to become action if the Court weighs in on this case and rules for Paramount. — Rick Ellis, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026 Dom Luszczyszyn weighs in on why spending could get wild this summer and warns us about 10 UFAs teams should avoid. — Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 23 June 2026 Truth Social Miami archbishop weighs in At the Archdiocese of Miami, Archbishop Thomas Wenski offered a measured response when asked about both the image and the broader tensions between the president and the pope. — Anna McAllister, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026 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. — Sarah Owermohle, CNN Money, 20 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for weighs in

Verb

For some Lincoln residents, however, the vandalism reflects broader concerns about how the technology is being used.

— Kayla Moeller, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
The Premier League’s managerial revolution Nine new managers begin this Premier League campaign, an unprecedented number that reflects the change in playing styles in the division and a move away from Guardiola-style football.

— George Edwards, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of reflects

Verb

Nathan Hochman faces backlash after charging an LAPD officer who recorded colleagues’ racist remarks.

— Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2026
As the activist Assata Olugbala Shakur remarks, the chains of oppression can be broken with love, support, and care, and the Black radical imagination cannot be quelled even when our lives are on the line.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 July 2026

Definition of remarks

Verb

Keller city council member comments After the second closed session, McMullin said the council’s resolution outlines all the concerns that Keller residents mentioned.

— Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Aug. 2026
John Carroll School comments on arrest A statement from the John Carroll School said Goedeke had not been employed by the school since February of this year and that the suspect no longer had any ties to the institution.

— Bryan Lynn, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of comments

Verb

For all the chatter about the Georgia wide receiver position this month, Kirby Smart notes that success for that group can’t be self-made.

— Connor Riley, AJC.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Should the show be renewed — though it is categorized as a limited series — Stapley notes the core question of who Lucky can be after walking away from her con artist ways would likely be explored.

— Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 19 Aug. 2026