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
The Editors, The Atlantic, 20 Sep. 2025
The demonstration outside the building Thursday was part of widespread protests over ABC’s suspension of Kimmel following his comments about Charlie Kirk, including one held outside Disney studios in Burbank and another in Hollywood where Jimmy Kimmel Live!
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 20 Sep. 2025
Julia Marnin, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The Treasury Department declined to comment on the article.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The suspension followed comments from Brendan Carr, the chair of the Federal Communications Commission, about Kimmel.
—The Editors, The Atlantic, 20 Sep. 2025
The demonstration outside the building Thursday was part of widespread protests over ABC’s suspension of Kimmel following his comments about Charlie Kirk, including one held outside Disney studios in Burbank and another in Hollywood where Jimmy Kimmel Live!
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 20 Sep. 2025
Verb
The Los Angeles County Parks and Recreation Department communications team also declined to comment on the litigation.
—Julia Marnin, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The Treasury Department declined to comment on the article.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comment
Noun
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Trump is scheduled to deliver remarks to the group of world leaders on Tuesday.—
Kevin Shalvey,
ABC News,
22 Sep. 2025
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When Kimmel made his remarks last week on his ABC television show, two major groups of broadcast TV stations owned by Nexstar and Sinclair objected to airing more of Kimmel's shows.—
Robert Pearlman,
ArsTechnica,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Miz coached up Carmelo on commentary throughout this match.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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Some of those who attended the show saw its apparent message of adversity and resilience as a commentary on present times.—
Ana Karina Zatarain,
New Yorker,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Critics say the decision reflects growing political influence over broadcast media and raises concerns about censorship in an election year.—
Amanda Castro
Shane Croucher
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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All opinions expressed by the CNBC Pro contributors are solely their opinions and do not reflect the opinions of CNBC, NBC UNIVERSAL, their parent company or affiliates, and may have been previously disseminated by them on television, radio, internet or another medium.—
Frank Cappelleri,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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It's been over seven years since Nashville sang its final note in 2018, but the music and the drama live on.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Sep. 2025
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On another note, a significant conversation could alter your perception of love and romance, or simply flip the script on your relationship overnight.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
20 Sep. 2025
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After accessing servers under Jubair’s control, the criminal complaint said, investigators found bitcoins that a blockchain analysis determined had been paid by victims.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
19 Sep. 2025
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Whether or not scholars have agreed with all the aspects of Shohat’s analysis, her call for Mizrahi studies certainly pointed toward that subfield’s subsequent expansion.—
Josh Lambert,
JSTOR Daily,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Comment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comment. Accessed 24 Sep. 2025.
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