as in reflecting
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 weighing in
Cracker Barrel reports in the afternoon Cracker Barrel stock has been through the mixing bowl in the last few weeks, with its new logo , the president’s criticism and just about everyone else weighing in.
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Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025
House Speaker Mike Johnson has expressed support for a ban but has avoided weighing in on specific bills.
—Nik Popli, Time, 2 Sep. 2025
Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025
House Speaker Mike Johnson has expressed support for a ban but has avoided weighing in on specific bills.
—Nik Popli, Time, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for weighing in
Verb
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More recent estimates from ValuePenguin put the median closer to $3,400 as of 2024, reflecting slight growth but still underscoring how little liquidity most families maintain.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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The festivities continue in late October with a documentary tribute to Pierre Balmain’s landmark 1945 fashion show, with creative director Olivier Rousteing reflecting that the anniversary is about both honoring the house’s revolutionary roots and reigniting that audacious spirit for the future.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Martin’s first stab at the genre can’t help but feel like a comedian’s interpretation — commenting from the outside looking in, rather than investing wholeheartedly.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
9 Sep. 2025
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Over the past couple of months, the doting couple has continued to engage in digital PDA, commenting on one another’s posts and sharing their adoration for each other via interviews.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
8 Sep. 2025
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By the three month mark, even my two teenage sons were remarking on my sober skin.—
Donna Francis,
Allure,
25 Aug. 2025
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The video quickly found traction among pet lovers, with users remarking on the visible bond between the two canines.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Aug. 2025
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“Weighing in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weighing%20in. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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