weigh-in

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noun

ˈwā-ˌin How to pronounce weigh-in (audio)
Synonyms of weigh-innext
: 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

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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Examples of weigh-in in a Sentence

Verb self-appointed pundits immediately weighed in on the latest political scandal
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Noun
Instead of rushing around for work travel, Dave Ellsworth is waking up with the sun to give his alpacas a spa day complete with pedicures and weigh-ins. — Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 31 Aug. 2026 Regular weigh-ins help veterinarians adjust portions and make sure the cat is losing fat without too much muscle. — Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Verb
Trump hasn't specifically weighed in on Flock cameras, but with the growing backlash, he's come out and said that his stance is under review. — Dana Taylor, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026 Keshad Johnson weighs in In moving from a standard contract to a two-way contract, Heat forward Keshad Johnson is seeing his salary slashed from last season’s $2 million to $678,882 — a 66% cut. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for weigh-in

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1939, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1868, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of weigh-in was in 1868

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“Weigh-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/weigh-in. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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