as in to reflect
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 weigh in
The union has proposed a committee of teachers having a role in approving school budgets, weighing in on the school’s improvement plans as well and evaluating principals, all things that LSCs do.
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Ikram Mohamed, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2025
Officials decided to offer more open houses and time for the public to weigh in.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 20 Jan. 2025
As with many other areas of policy, California was able to eke out these easy victories by persuading courts that the Trump administration had rushed rules through without explaining their rationale, providing sufficient evidence or giving the public the opportunity to weigh in.
—Calmatters, The Mercury News, 20 Jan. 2025
Now, reality star Khloe Kardashian and actor James Woods have weighed in on the revelation.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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Ikram Mohamed, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2025
Officials decided to offer more open houses and time for the public to weigh in.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 20 Jan. 2025
As with many other areas of policy, California was able to eke out these easy victories by persuading courts that the Trump administration had rushed rules through without explaining their rationale, providing sufficient evidence or giving the public the opportunity to weigh in.
—Calmatters, The Mercury News, 20 Jan. 2025
Now, reality star Khloe Kardashian and actor James Woods have weighed in on the revelation.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for weigh in
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When a planet retrogrades, its energy is turned inward which, in turn, encourages us to reflect on our personal lives.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
26 Jan. 2025
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Now, five years later, DDP took time to reflect on that iconic moment, sharing behind-the-scenes footage from his preparations.—
Nathan Kamal,
Newsweek,
25 Jan. 2025
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Even Jackson commented on the situation with emotion.—
John Yoo and John Shu,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
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Since then, Billy Ray’s son Trace Cyrus took to Instagram to also comment on the performance, addressing years of strained family dynamics and expressing concern for his father’s well-being.—
Rania Aniftos,
Billboard,
24 Jan. 2025
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Energy price decontrol is the other thrust of Carter’s energy policies that is not much remarked on and also misunderstood.—
Michael Lynch,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Trump ended up giving multiple speeches throughout the day, first a traditional address immediately after he was sworn in, then remarks at Emancipation Hall, and finally addressing supporters at the arena.—
Emily Hallas,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Weigh in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weigh%20in. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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