: 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
Examples of weigh-in in a Sentence
Verb
self-appointed pundits immediately weighed in on the latest political scandal
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Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025
Joe Rogan is seen during a weigh-in before UFC 211 on May 12, 2017, in Dallas.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
New Atlas, 15 June 2025
The National Governors Association, the bipartisan organization representing the nation's governors, hasn't weighed in on Trump calling in the National Guard over Newsom's objections.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 14 June 2025
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Noun
By the time the ceremonial weigh-ins took place later that night at the Prudential Center, Harrison looked much better, having had a few hours to rehydrate.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025
Joe Rogan is seen during a weigh-in before UFC 211 on May 12, 2017, in Dallas.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
Verb
VanMoof The step-over S6 model weighs in at 23.5 kg (52 lb) and rolls on 27.5-inch wheels wearing proprietary Gen 6 tires, while the S6 Open flavor is a kilo lighter and rides with 24-inch wheels.
—New Atlas, 15 June 2025
The National Governors Association, the bipartisan organization representing the nation's governors, hasn't weighed in on Trump calling in the National Guard over Newsom's objections.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 14 June 2025
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“Weigh-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/weigh-in. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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