: 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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Examples of weigh-in in a Sentence
Verb
self-appointed pundits immediately weighed in on the latest political scandal
Recent Examples on the Web
Brian Mazique, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024
Here is a look at the weigh-in results for Noche UFC.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2024
Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 24 Oct. 2024
For this reason, the organization prefers not to weigh in on whether a curatorial decision may or may not incite controversy and cries for censorship.
—Maddie Klett, ARTnews.com, 24 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Be on the lookout for weigh-in and post-fight coverage on Friday and Saturday, respectively.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024
Here is a look at the weigh-in results for Noche UFC.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2024
Verb
At 285 grams, the headphones are also slightly heavier than the original Barracuda X which weighed in at 250 grams.
—Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 24 Oct. 2024
For this reason, the organization prefers not to weigh in on whether a curatorial decision may or may not incite controversy and cries for censorship.
—Maddie Klett, ARTnews.com, 24 Oct. 2024
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“Weigh-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/weigh-in. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.
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