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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
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.
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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.
—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
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for weighs in
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Gambling’s prevalence during sports broadcasts reflects its status as an enormous and growing business in America.—
Luke Connors,
Washington Post,
19 May 2026
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The team concluded the term more accurately reflects the condition’s endocrine, metabolic and reproductive features while helping reduce misunderstanding for patients who have long felt their diagnosis was minimized.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
19 May 2026
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When contacted for comment, a Trader Joe's representative referred Fox News Digital to Palbaum's podcast remarks.—
Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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Keeping up with Truth Social posts, press conferences and off-the-cuff Oval Office remarks from the president can feel like drinking from a fire hose.—
Kevin Maloney,
The Conversation,
18 May 2026
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Murdaugh's attorneys argued in their appeal that comments Colleton County Clerk of Court Becky Hill allegedly made to jurors about Murdaugh and his testimony violated his Sixth Amendment right to a fair and impartial trial.—
KC Baker,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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Set aside 15 minutes once a week to review which posts performed, which comments sparked conversations, and which DMs led to calls.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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Lauren McCormick of Squaremouth notes that many people only consider travel insurance for flights or cruises.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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The recovery in achievement rates in the highest poverty districts, the report notes, seems to largely be due to federal relief funds given to state and local governments that were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
16 May 2026
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“Weighs in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weighs%20in. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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