weigh-in
noun
the act or an instance of weighing in.
weigh-in
American
[wey-in]
/ ˈweɪˌɪn /
noun
Sports.
weigh in
British
verb
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(of a boxer or wrestler) to be weighed before a bout
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(of a jockey) to be weighed after, or sometimes before, a race
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informal to contribute, as in a discussion, etc
he weighed in with a few sharp comments
noun
weigh in
Idioms
Etymology
Origin of weigh-in
First recorded in 1865–70; noun use of verb phrase weigh in
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There’s the Total Wireless Weigh-In, which allows fans to take shirtless pictures of themselves flexing the way fighters do at weigh-in the day before they fight.
From Slate ● Jun. 16, 2026
The suit contends that the plan includes a weigh-in at the Lincoln Memorial and a pre-fight walkout from the Oval Office.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 11, 2026
The energy could not be more different from a boxing weigh-in.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 13, 2026
"Whoever has the belts I want to get them back. I was undefeated for 17 years and took it for granted," he said at Friday's weigh-in in London.
From BBC ● Apr. 10, 2026
"When Jelly had his first fight, he came back from the weigh-in by subway."
From "The Contender" by Robert Lipsyte
Merz declined on Friday to weigh in publicly on Spahn's future in the party, though he personally congratulated the lawmaker on becoming a parent.
From Barron's ● Jul. 18, 2026
Plus, more agony for England, readers weigh in on the greatest sports rivalries and Jason Gay.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 16, 2026
However, if the judge resigned under a cloud of scandal, as you say, that could weigh in your favor.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 9, 2026
Listed among dozens of cases the justices chose not to weigh in on was "Trump, President of US v. Carroll, E. Jean".
From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026
“You’re letting a bunch of idiots weigh in on what ought to be a one-person decision.”
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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