weigh-in

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noun

ˈwā-ˌin

: an act or instance of weighing in as a contestant especially in sport

weigh in

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verb

weighed in; weighing in; weighs in

intransitive verb

: to have oneself or one's possessions (such as baggage) weighed

especially : to have oneself weighed in connection with an athletic contest

: 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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Noun

Best Friends, the 46-year-old visited her plastic surgeon for her first weigh-in after skin removal surgery. —

Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024 Thomas, a 21-year-old University of Alabama student and model, was seen at weigh-ins and during the major spectacle that took place at AT&T Stadium. —

Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 26 Nov. 2024

Verb

Meanwhile, 50 Cent continues to weigh in on the developing drama, appearing in an interview posted to BigBoy TV on Monday that showed a little sympathy for Carter and his family. —

Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Dec. 2024 Experts weigh in The inflation gauge makes up the last piece of significant economic data before the Fed announces its next interest rate decision on Dec. 18. —

Max Zahn, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for weigh-in