: an act or instance of weighing in as a contestant especially in sport
weighed in; weighing in; weighs in
1
: to have oneself or one's possessions (such as baggage) weighed
especially
: to have oneself weighed in connection with an athletic contest
2
: to bring one's weight or influence to bear especially as a participant, contributor, or mediator
weighed in with an opinion
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Examples of weigh-in in a Sentence
Verb
self-appointed pundits immediately weighed in on the latest political scandal
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Sacramento Bee, 8 Apr. 2024
Fall brings some great festivals, too, including the Destin Seafood Festival and Destin Fishing Rodeo, which takes place during the entire month of October and attracts crowds for daily weigh-ins at the marina.
—Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2024
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Noun
All athletes successfully made their weigh-in weights the day prior and passed their hydration tests on Fight Night, ensuring a fair and competitive environment for all.
—Sacramento Bee, 8 Apr. 2024
Fall brings some great festivals, too, including the Destin Seafood Festival and Destin Fishing Rodeo, which takes place during the entire month of October and attracts crowds for daily weigh-ins at the marina.
—Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2024
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“Weigh-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/weigh-in. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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