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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 weighed in
During his appearance on Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen Tuesday, the actor weighed in on the Summer House drama that shook the internet earlier in the day.
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Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Apr. 2026
Former New York Yankees pitcher Joba Chamberlain also weighed in.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Weeks after one of the wildest trade sagas of the NFL offseason, and just as the dust was settling, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones weighed in on the lingering buzz linking his franchise to Maxx Crosby.
—Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
After photos of the star Eagles cornerback and Summers, 23, circulated on social media, Kelce, 38, weighed in on DeJean's possible romance with a rival team's dancer.
—Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026
None other than Apple’s lead TV executive, senior vice president of services Eddy Cue, weighed in.
—Andrew Marchand, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Other leaders of local education advocacy groups also weighed in on Licata’s appointment, including the United Educators Association, Families Organized Resisting Takeover and the Fort Worth Education Partnership.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Mar. 2026
Other Republicans on the federal and state legislative level similarly weighed in.
—Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
Connecticut medical experts also weighed in on the bills, though in smaller number.
—Kaitlin McCallum, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2026
Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Apr. 2026
Former New York Yankees pitcher Joba Chamberlain also weighed in.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Weeks after one of the wildest trade sagas of the NFL offseason, and just as the dust was settling, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones weighed in on the lingering buzz linking his franchise to Maxx Crosby.
—Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
After photos of the star Eagles cornerback and Summers, 23, circulated on social media, Kelce, 38, weighed in on DeJean's possible romance with a rival team's dancer.
—Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026
None other than Apple’s lead TV executive, senior vice president of services Eddy Cue, weighed in.
—Andrew Marchand, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Other leaders of local education advocacy groups also weighed in on Licata’s appointment, including the United Educators Association, Families Organized Resisting Takeover and the Fort Worth Education Partnership.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Mar. 2026
Other Republicans on the federal and state legislative level similarly weighed in.
—Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
Connecticut medical experts also weighed in on the bills, though in smaller number.
—Kaitlin McCallum, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for weighed in
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After Monday’s victory, Sarah Graves reflected on winning one of the biggest games of her career in her hometown in front of family, friends and former coaches.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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El-Sayed's decision to use Piker as a surrogate reflected that calculation.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Neither SpaceX nor Musk has yet publicly commented on the reports.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
5 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, the father-of-eight has commented on the 26-year age gap between him and his second wife.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Apr. 2026
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As many investors have remarked already, the TACO trade has played out time after time.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
26 Mar. 2026
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Following a second meeting between Rubio, Rivera, Gorrín and others, Rivera remarked in the chat that the bus driver — Maduro — would have to pay him for setting up the meeting with Rubio.—
Joshua Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Weighed in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weighed%20in. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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