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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 split reflects a fundamental disagreement within the party.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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The case reflects two significant developments from about eight years ago.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
31 Mar. 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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That’s a serious concern, but that’s an argument for smart fiscal reform, not for treating Powell’s Harvard remarks as a five-alarm fire.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
30 Mar. 2026
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After Juancho leaves the house, everyone comments on his physical appearance.—
Xitlalic Montelongo,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2026
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While noirs, of course, critique the crumbling American Dream, Rivera slyly comments on politics.—
Sammy Loren,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Mar. 2026
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Gontang notes that walking on an incline can make a substantial difference because walking uphill requires more muscle activation and greater energy expenditure than walking on a flat surface.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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More than a quarter of the works in this show have never been publicly exhibited before, the museum notes.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Weighs in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weighs%20in. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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