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
Experts weigh in as party recoups from election loss
Shifts in concern
The level of worry about the most pressing issues has increased since Gallup’s last poll on this topic in 2024, conducted during the end of then President Joe Biden’s tenure.
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Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2025
In addition to weighing in on the council race, Underwood’s PAC also endorsed four candidates for Naperville Park Board: Rhonda Ansier, Leslie Ruffing, Alison Thompson and Aishwarya Balakrishna.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
The debate about whether Esports constitute a sport rather than a game or competition continues to smolder in some corners of the internet, but the IOC weighing in in its favor — and organizing a Games around it — lends weight to the argument.
—Blythe Lawrence, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
The system weighs in well under a pound at 13.1 oz (371 g), not including the butane canister that is sold separately.
—New Atlas, 21 Mar. 2025
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Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2025
In addition to weighing in on the council race, Underwood’s PAC also endorsed four candidates for Naperville Park Board: Rhonda Ansier, Leslie Ruffing, Alison Thompson and Aishwarya Balakrishna.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
The debate about whether Esports constitute a sport rather than a game or competition continues to smolder in some corners of the internet, but the IOC weighing in in its favor — and organizing a Games around it — lends weight to the argument.
—Blythe Lawrence, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
The system weighs in well under a pound at 13.1 oz (371 g), not including the butane canister that is sold separately.
—New Atlas, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for weigh in
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These projects reflect Zig Zag’s commitment to innovative and impactful storytelling, addressing global challenges while celebrating sporting talent and ambition.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
27 Mar. 2025
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Macpherson – who also shared her experience with a cancer diagnosis and holistic treatment choices – and Kotb reflected on the judgment both women received for their medical decisions.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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Fleishman declined to comment at length, citing a pending lawsuit from Bowman.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Now, America’s Entertainment Software Association (ESA) is commenting on the tariffs, and warning everyone that this is more far-reaching than a single, upcoming console.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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If Villanova announces Willard as its coach in the next few days — that’s the consensus expectation among those who cover the sport, though the man himself was noncommittal in his postgame remarks Thursday — the last two weeks will go down as a bittersweet chapter in the program’s history, at best.—
Childs Walker,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Mar. 2025
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Zegna also remarked on the potential of Haider Ackermann, the new creative director of Tom Ford Fashion, succeeding Peter Hawkings.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Weigh in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weigh%20in. Accessed 11 Apr. 2025.
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