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
Kristen Arnett weighs in on this and other literary quandaries.
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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
Amy Rainer, a seasoned etiquette teacher, weighs in.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2025
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
Amy Rainer, a seasoned etiquette teacher, weighs in.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for weighs in
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Mulzet also reflects on the timeliness of his writing and the breadth of his influences, including Europe and Asia more broadly.—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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In the clip below, an actress named Casey who was hired as a decoy for the show reflects on her experience participating in To Catch a Predator.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
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When reached for comment, the Consulate-General of Japan in Hong Kong referred Newsweek to remarks that then-Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya—who left the role on October 21—made last week.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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As Preferred Hotels & Resorts CEO Lindsey Ueberroth remarks, the initiative draws on insights from the brand’s 2025 Luxury Travel Report, which showed that most affluent travelers crave once-in-a-lifetime moments, particularly experiential travel curated by insiders.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
21 Oct. 2025
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Continue reading … WALK BACK – Actress addresses Charlie Kirk comments after 'threatening' backlash.—
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FOXNews.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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The image was publicized when an X account called The Rooster, which comments on Ohio politics, shared a screengrab from a virtual meeting that appeared to show one of Taylor’s staffers, Angelo Elia, sitting in front of the flag.—
Alia Shoaib,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Oct. 2025
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Still, the team notes that the real world adds complexity.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Nov. 2025
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María del Carmen Eugenia Reyes Ruiz, professor at the National Autonomous University of Mexico, notes that the celebration differs throughout Mexico.—
Rocío Muñoz-Ledo,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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