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
A ceremonial weigh-in is scheduled for Thursday evening at the Fillmore Miami Beach.
From BBC ● Dec. 18, 2025
"When Jelly had his first fight, he came back from the weigh-in by subway."
From "The Contender" by Robert Lipsyte
He said at a June community meeting that residents would have an opportunity to weigh in on those elements.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
National Trust President Brent Leggs said "we are deeply disappointed" by the decision, but "it is noteworthy that the majority did not weigh in on whether the ballroom project was in fact legal."
From Barron's ● Aug. 31, 2026
A representative for Gates Ventures said the Microsoft co-founder decided to weigh in now because he believes there is little time to prepare for the transition.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
They argued federal review panels should be able to weigh in on the plans before more work is done.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
Her trainer claps for her at her final weigh in, but you can see the disappointment in her eyes.
From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy
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