: 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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Verb
self-appointed pundits immediately weighed in on the latest political scandal
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Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
The energy could not be more different from a boxing weigh-in.
—Jade Chang, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2026
Some key Republican senators have already weighed in on the early reports about the contours of a possible deal.
—CBS News, 24 May 2026
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Noun
For now, though, Rousey’s messaging on weigh-in day was unambiguous.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
The energy could not be more different from a boxing weigh-in.
—Jade Chang, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Verb
The commission has yet to weigh in on the various accusations.
—Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2026
Some key Republican senators have already weighed in on the early reports about the contours of a possible deal.
—CBS News, 24 May 2026
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“Weigh-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/weigh-in. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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