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
Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2026
Reps for Netflix declined comment.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 18 June 2026
Caitlin Reilly, Fortune, 17 June 2026
The other companies mentioned in the survey did not immediately comment.
—Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 17 June 2026
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Noun
Gordon said in kicking off his comments and raising a hand to reveal a rubber finger pad.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2026
Reps for Netflix declined comment.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 18 June 2026
Verb
Spokespeople for Verizon and AT&T declined to comment.
—Caitlin Reilly, Fortune, 17 June 2026
The other companies mentioned in the survey did not immediately comment.
—Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comment
Noun
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Much of his speech and remarks from other officials speaking at the convention Friday focused on party unity after a bruising primary season, where Democrats are hoping to capitalize on what could be a vulnerable year for Republicans.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 June 2026
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Among a series of statements in Friday’s news release lauding Myung Jin Kim’s capture was a remark from Patrick Grandy, assistant director in charge of the FBI Los Angeles field office.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
12 June 2026
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The Texas judge said his goal was to prevent outside commentary and public pressure from influencing the proceedings or the jury.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.—
Tom Reinsfelder,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2026
Verb
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The result was reflected by the two head coaches’ vastly differing postgame attitudes.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
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The crowd reflected the global reach of Algeria’s diaspora.—
J.M. Banks
June 15,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
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Oppenheimer’s note was principally focused, fitting for a global strategist, on how equity returns will be reshaped in a new regime.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
17 June 2026
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Slaloming through the gears is a symphony for the senses, especially when the windows are down and the titanium exhaust notes are echoing off the canyon walls.—
Basem Wasef,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
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Electra’s analysis found that the configuration could deliver up to a 17 percent efficiency improvement beyond gains expected by 2050 from advanced structures, engine technologies, and aerodynamic improvements.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
13 June 2026
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The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.—
Tom Reinsfelder,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2026
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“Comment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comment. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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