Synonyms of weigh-innext
: 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

Examples of weigh-in in a Sentence

Verb self-appointed pundits immediately weighed in on the latest political scandal
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Noun
With such a formidable roster, Team USA should provide enough star power to fill the arena during weigh-ins, Forte said, adding that large, enthusiastic crowds will impress the IOC. — Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 27 Sep. 2026 Less than 12 hours after weighing in a pound below the 147lb limit at the official weigh-in on Friday, Benn posted a video showing his weight having shot up to 178lb after rehydrating and refuelling. — Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Verb
Hottest genres in Spain As in the rest of the world, dramas – across a wide spectrum of crime, suspense and fantasy to family drama – proved the hottest genre, weighing in as half the premieres during that period (15 titles). — Annika Pham, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026 Three days after Kelly Clarkson started a public feud with the Brooklyn game shop Art of Play, the story is still ricocheting around the internet, with supporters on both sides weighing in on social media. — Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 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

Time Traveler
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 20 Oct. 2026.

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