1
as in remark
a briefly expressed opinion
just ate the food without offering even a single comment
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2
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
Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 23 Mar. 2025
Roadside Attractions and Lionsgate did not return request for comment.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 23 Mar. 2025
Daniel S. Levine, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
However, these are issues that major business and financial media write about and are actively looking for sources to comment on.
—Thomas Faust, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The constant validation from likes and comments — especially from strangers — can make young women more vulnerable to online predators and cyberbullies.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 23 Mar. 2025
Roadside Attractions and Lionsgate did not return request for comment.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 23 Mar. 2025
Verb
Musk, who also has business interests in China, has commented on military acquisitions in the past.
—Daniel S. Levine, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
However, these are issues that major business and financial media write about and are actively looking for sources to comment on.
—Thomas Faust, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comment
Noun
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Burgum was effusive in his praise of the oil and gas industry during remarks delivered at CERAWeek by S&P Global conference.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
15 Mar. 2025
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President Trump on Friday afternoon gave remarks at the Justice Department.—
The Hill,
The Hill,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This is a sterile, forgettable little movie that has quickly come to function more as a time capsule than a salient bit of commentary, but there’s something valuable about the sobriety of its perspective.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
14 Mar. 2025
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Indeed, the annals of stock market commentaries are replete with prognostications that, in retrospect, were almost comically wrong.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The move comes as Raymond James increased its target price for Allegiant stock from $110 per share to $125, reflecting the airline’s potential for improved margins once freed from the Sunseeker burden.—
Jackie Snow,
Quartz,
15 Mar. 2025
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So Quinlin began to map out what’s now the Irish Heritage Trail, reflecting upon similar Boston history trails.—
Michele Herrmann,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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His opening monologue, which was light on politics and A-list star barbs, earned laughs and O'Brien hit all the right notes, keeping the nearly four-hour show moving through the night.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA TODAY,
17 Mar. 2025
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As the press release for the special notes, Baldoni countersued in January.—
Eric Andersson,
People.com,
17 Mar. 2025
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Forbes Daily: Join over 1 million Forbes Daily subscribers and get our best stories, exclusive reporting and essential analysis of the day’s news in your inbox every weekday.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Officers opened an investigation and sent the note to the state police crime lab for forensic analysis, authorities said.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Comment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comment. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.
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