: 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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Verb
self-appointed pundits immediately weighed in on the latest political scandal
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Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
At the weigh-ins yesterday, Tyson slapped Paul across the face.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 16 Nov. 2024
Grant Stringer, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
Dentists weighed in on the right way to do oral care.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Noun
The intensity between Paul (10-1, 7 KOs) and Tyson (50-6, 44 knockouts) has continued to build, as just last night, the 58-year-old slapped Paul across his left cheek as the two came face to face during the pre-fight weigh-in.
—Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
At the weigh-ins yesterday, Tyson slapped Paul across the face.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 16 Nov. 2024
Verb
Suspecting that the bear in question was in fact not a bear at all, detectives asked a California Department of Fish and Wildlife biologist to watch the videos and weigh in.
—Grant Stringer, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
Dentists weighed in on the right way to do oral care.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
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“Weigh-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/weigh-in. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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