weigh-in

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noun

ˈwā-ˌin

: an act or instance of weighing in as a contestant especially in sport

weigh in

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verb

weighed in; weighing in; weighs in

intransitive verb

: to have oneself or one's possessions (such as baggage) weighed

especially : to have oneself weighed in connection with an athletic contest

: to bring one's weight or influence to bear especially as a participant, contributor, or mediator

weighed in with an opinion

Examples of weigh-in in a Sentence

Verb self-appointed pundits immediately weighed in on the latest political scandal

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Noun

At weigh-ins as well, especially at amateur (level), all the fighters are in the same room and they get called up. —

Don Riddell, CNN, 2 Feb. 2025 However, Tsarukyan withdrew from that contest on weigh-in day, citing a back injury that left him unable to compete. —

Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025

Verb

Now, Brody is weighing in on the subsequent controversy. —

Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 4 Feb. 2025 In recent months, Redstone has begun to weigh in on various controversies at CBS News much more frequently than her father, Sumner Redstone, ever had, according to one CBS veteran. —

Brian Steinberg, Variety, 4 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for weigh-in