as in commentary
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 remarks
to make a statement of one's opinion
commenting on recent developments in the Middle East
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Recent Examples of comments
Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Bazaldua's comments come days after Dallas Mavericks CEO Rick Welts answered a question at a Greater Dallas Planning Council event about the team's desire to build a new arena in Dallas.
—Jack Fink, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
Carr’s comments, which have been intensifying in recent months, could potentially wind up a legal liability, Levin cautions, and raise broader questions about other local TV deals that could follow given the de facto easing of the ownership cap.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 30 Mar. 2026
Advice columnist Carolyn Hax takes your comments and questions most Fridays about life, family, relationships and more.
—Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 27 Mar. 2026
The comments caused outrage, perhaps understandably so.
—Obi Anyadike, semafor.com, 23 Mar. 2026
The comments section filled with reactions from fans and fellow celebrities alike.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 2026
At the time of posting, the Facebook post has garnered 462 reactions, 70 shares and 141 comments, with many lamenting their closing and recalling fond memories.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 23 Mar. 2026
Those comments sent oil prices higher Sunday, with gains extending into Monday before the latest developments.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 23 Mar. 2026
Xitlalic Montelongo, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
While noirs, of course, critique the crumbling American Dream, Rivera slyly comments on politics.
—Sammy Loren, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
Breezy Johnson got engaged and traded Instagram comments with Taylor Swift.
—The Sports Desk, NBC news, 12 Feb. 2026
Alyssa Milano comments on a ton of my stuff.
—Kate Aurthur, Variety, 8 Feb. 2026
The message came after furious reaction to comments the president made minimizing the role NATO forces played in Afghanistan.
—Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 24 Jan. 2026
Others dread a confrontation with that relative who always comments on your child’s weight or engages in other fat-shaming behaviors.
—Dr. Ellen S. Rome, Boston Herald, 21 Dec. 2025
In the caption of the post, Holly comments on her brother-in-law's parenting skills.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 26 Nov. 2025
News coming out of this administration feels like a mile a minute, and comments the president made months ago are easily buried in the deluge.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
Noun
TikTok Reacts Viewers flooded the comments with theories and jokes.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Bazaldua's comments come days after Dallas Mavericks CEO Rick Welts answered a question at a Greater Dallas Planning Council event about the team's desire to build a new arena in Dallas.
—Jack Fink, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
Carr’s comments, which have been intensifying in recent months, could potentially wind up a legal liability, Levin cautions, and raise broader questions about other local TV deals that could follow given the de facto easing of the ownership cap.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 30 Mar. 2026
Advice columnist Carolyn Hax takes your comments and questions most Fridays about life, family, relationships and more.
—Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 27 Mar. 2026
The comments caused outrage, perhaps understandably so.
—Obi Anyadike, semafor.com, 23 Mar. 2026
The comments section filled with reactions from fans and fellow celebrities alike.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 2026
At the time of posting, the Facebook post has garnered 462 reactions, 70 shares and 141 comments, with many lamenting their closing and recalling fond memories.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 23 Mar. 2026
Those comments sent oil prices higher Sunday, with gains extending into Monday before the latest developments.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 23 Mar. 2026
Verb
After Juancho leaves the house, everyone comments on his physical appearance.
—Xitlalic Montelongo, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
While noirs, of course, critique the crumbling American Dream, Rivera slyly comments on politics.
—Sammy Loren, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
Breezy Johnson got engaged and traded Instagram comments with Taylor Swift.
—The Sports Desk, NBC news, 12 Feb. 2026
Alyssa Milano comments on a ton of my stuff.
—Kate Aurthur, Variety, 8 Feb. 2026
The message came after furious reaction to comments the president made minimizing the role NATO forces played in Afghanistan.
—Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 24 Jan. 2026
Others dread a confrontation with that relative who always comments on your child’s weight or engages in other fat-shaming behaviors.
—Dr. Ellen S. Rome, Boston Herald, 21 Dec. 2025
In the caption of the post, Holly comments on her brother-in-law's parenting skills.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 26 Nov. 2025
News coming out of this administration feels like a mile a minute, and comments the president made months ago are easily buried in the deluge.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comments
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It has also been viewed by many as an allegorical commentary on first century Christianity and Rome, and has been seen as an impending apocalyptic prophecy by generations ever since.—
City News Service,
Oc Register,
28 Mar. 2026
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They are socialized in a world of makeup tutorials, fashion magazines, and objectifying advertisements—not to mention feminist commentary and pop songs about rejecting or healthily navigating image standards.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2026
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The San Francisco Police Officers Association declined to comment directly on the case or the judge’s remarks, citing the ongoing legal proceedings.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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The event included a proclamation from the mayor, remarks from community leaders, and a poetry reading reflecting on the meaning of fasting and reflection during Ramadan.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The split reflects a fundamental disagreement within the party.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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The case reflects two significant developments from about eight years ago.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Gontang notes that walking on an incline can make a substantial difference because walking uphill requires more muscle activation and greater energy expenditure than walking on a flat surface.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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More than a quarter of the works in this show have never been publicly exhibited before, the museum notes.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
28 Mar. 2026
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