weigh-in

1 of 2

noun

ˈwā-ˌin 

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

weigh in

2 of 2

verb

weighed in; weighing in; weighs in

intransitive verb

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

Synonyms

Verb

• allow
• comment
• editorialize
• note
• observe
• opine
• reflect
• remark

Examples of weigh-in in a Sentence

Verb

self-appointed pundits immediately weighed in on the latest political scandal

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Additionally, Kennedy suggested that the governor do a public weigh-in every month and encouraged those in the audience who wanted Morrisey to participate to raise their hands. —Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2025

Then-heavyweight champion George Foreman responds to cheers in the stadium in Kinshasa, Zaire, on Oct. 26, 1974, during the weigh-in for his title defense against Muhammad Ali. —Phil Helsel, NBC news, 22 Mar. 2025

Verb

But this has also precluded the ability of regular people across the nation to weigh in about what appears onstage. —Joanna Dee Das, The Conversation, 4 Apr. 2025

In an annual survey by U.S. News, which was released in March, thousands of Americans weighed in on their sleep habits. —Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1939, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1868, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for weigh-in

• akin
• auxin
• buckskin
• chagrin
• deerskin
• foreskin
• fuchsin
• herein
• kingpin
• linchpin
• pigskin
• pinyin