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as in remark
a briefly expressed opinion
just ate the food without offering even a single comment
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as in commentary
comments plural
a series of explanations or observations on something (as an event)
the pundit's comments on the political events of the previous week were astute as usual
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as in to remark
to make a statement of one's opinion
commenting on recent developments in the Middle East
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Recent Examples of comment
Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 12 Mar. 2025
Join 6 others in the comments View Comments On Wednesday, Trump imposed sweeping 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imported into the United States — the latest round of tariffs in a global trade war — with Canada and the European Union swiftly retaliating.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN, 12 Mar. 2025
Alexandra Banner, CNN, 28 Feb. 2025
Cal Fire declined to comment on the ongoing investigation and Butte County District Attorney Michael Ramsey did not respond to requests for comment prior to publication.
—Ari Plachta, Sacramento Bee, 28 Feb. 2025
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Noun
People always wanted to see the comments from the celebrities and different people there.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 12 Mar. 2025
Join 6 others in the comments View Comments On Wednesday, Trump imposed sweeping 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imported into the United States — the latest round of tariffs in a global trade war — with Canada and the European Union swiftly retaliating.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN, 12 Mar. 2025
Verb
Meta said the issue is fixed but did not comment further on what caused the glitch.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 28 Feb. 2025
Cal Fire declined to comment on the ongoing investigation and Butte County District Attorney Michael Ramsey did not respond to requests for comment prior to publication.
—Ari Plachta, Sacramento Bee, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comment
Noun
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Other Senate Republicans on Armed Services who’ve had conversations with Colby downplayed his past remarks as cherry-picked or taken out of context.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
3 Mar. 2025
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In February 2025, Wayans went head to head with Soulja Boy after the rapper made homophobic remarks about him and transphobic remarks about his son.—
Abby Monteil,
Them,
3 Mar. 2025
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More analysis and commentary at johnnavin.substack.com.—
John Navin,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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There is a lot of nonsense commentary on the fact that President Zelensky wore his trademark informal combat gear to the White House.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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At a Newsweek Horizons event in December, a panel of experts reflected on the last round of U.N. talks in Busan, South Korea, and what's at stake in the next negotiations.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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Other bills that reflect the interests of the Trump administration include one banning fluoride from municipal water supplies and another renaming the iconic Tamiami Trail the Gulf of America Trail.—
Jeffrey Schweers,
Orlando Sentinel,
3 Mar. 2025
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Editor’s note: To see essays by other candidates for District 1 county supervisor, please go to sandiegouniontribune.com/opinion/commentary.—
Louis A Fuentes,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Mar. 2025
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Upon arrival, guests are offered an optional bindi along with a $64 pre-fixe wedding menu, which includes notes on the rituals of an Indian wedding that inspired the experience.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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The half-hour show airs on weekday afternoons alongside Pardon the Interruption, another of the network's analysis shows.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
5 Mar. 2025
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An analysis of President Trump’s tariffs with economic expert 04:44 And Target CEO Brian Cornell this week told CNBC that because the discount retailer relies heavily on produce from Mexico, consumers can expect to see higher prices on fruits and vegetables almost immediately.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Comment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comment. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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