as in comments
a briefly expressed opinion
the director made some short remarks about the new museum before officially opening the doors to visitors
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as in reflects
to make a statement of one's opinion
her date awkwardly remarked on the attractiveness of the background music in the restaurant
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as in notices
to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes
I remarked the change in her hair color but didn't think it would be polite to say anything other than she was looking good
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Recent Examples of remarks
Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
West did apologize to various religious leaders for his past remarks, and in a January interview with Vanity Fair, cited years of mental health challenges as a source of his behavior.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 7 Apr. 2026
London’s Wireless Festival has been canceled after the British government denied entry to Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, following mounting pressure from Jewish groups over his history of antisemitic remarks.
—Grace Gilson, Sun Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2026
The event's organizers had been under mounting pressure from sponsors and politicians to cancel the gigs by the rapper, who has drawn widespread condemnation for making antisemitic remarks and voicing admiration for Adolf Hitler.
—ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
Reese’s remarks also struck a fissure in her relationship with ownership and the front office that, per a league source, never successfully healed.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
The decision follows uproar over Wireless’ decision to book Ye despite his litany of antisemitic remarks and alignment with Nazism in recent years.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 7 Apr. 2026
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer also condemned the President’s remarks.
—Tiago Ventura, Time, 7 Apr. 2026
So did Ada County Clerk Trent Tripple, a Republican, who read prepared remarks to the committee in testimony against the gun bill.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 31 Mar. 2026
Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
That’s a serious concern, but that’s an argument for smart fiscal reform, not for treating Powell’s Harvard remarks as a five-alarm fire.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2026
In addition to McCoy’s remarks, the ceremony will feature student performances, fireworks and a drone show.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
Those remarks, including by former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, sparked outrage, particularly as officials typically do not comment while an investigation is ongoing.
—Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 24 Mar. 2026
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
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
Commissioner Jessica Berman stood by the decision in her preseason remarks this week.
—Anne M. Peterson, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Bernstein analyst Aneesha Sherman said management remarks TJX's quarter-to-date performance was solid even as formal numbers fell short.
—Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2026
Noun
Three current council members, including Hillary Shields, congratulated Lopez in brief remarks at his party.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
West did apologize to various religious leaders for his past remarks, and in a January interview with Vanity Fair, cited years of mental health challenges as a source of his behavior.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 7 Apr. 2026
London’s Wireless Festival has been canceled after the British government denied entry to Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, following mounting pressure from Jewish groups over his history of antisemitic remarks.
—Grace Gilson, Sun Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2026
The event's organizers had been under mounting pressure from sponsors and politicians to cancel the gigs by the rapper, who has drawn widespread condemnation for making antisemitic remarks and voicing admiration for Adolf Hitler.
—ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
Reese’s remarks also struck a fissure in her relationship with ownership and the front office that, per a league source, never successfully healed.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
The decision follows uproar over Wireless’ decision to book Ye despite his litany of antisemitic remarks and alignment with Nazism in recent years.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 7 Apr. 2026
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer also condemned the President’s remarks.
—Tiago Ventura, Time, 7 Apr. 2026
So did Ada County Clerk Trent Tripple, a Republican, who read prepared remarks to the committee in testimony against the gun bill.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
While Heinrich ponders the misfiring neurons in the brain of a mass shooter, Jack’s pursuit of Mink—a character whose skin color and ambiguous ethnicity Jack remarks on repeatedly—leads him directly into the urban teeth of the War on Drugs.
—Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
That’s a serious concern, but that’s an argument for smart fiscal reform, not for treating Powell’s Harvard remarks as a five-alarm fire.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2026
In addition to McCoy’s remarks, the ceremony will feature student performances, fireworks and a drone show.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
Those remarks, including by former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, sparked outrage, particularly as officials typically do not comment while an investigation is ongoing.
—Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 24 Mar. 2026
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
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
Commissioner Jessica Berman stood by the decision in her preseason remarks this week.
—Anne M. Peterson, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Bernstein analyst Aneesha Sherman said management remarks TJX's quarter-to-date performance was solid even as formal numbers fell short.
—Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for remarks
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The comments about Borom playing right guard, plus Campbell’s reasoning behind a potential Sewell move, point to a move this offseason.—
Colton Pouncy,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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Join the conversation in the comments of our weekly recaps for a chance to be featured in the newsletter.—
The Editors,
Vulture,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The name reflects both the building’s layered history and the couple’s own story, one that unfolded across cities and time.—
Evan Moore
April 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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Their return also reflects Paradigm’s broader momentum, as the agency continues to attract top-tier talent and leadership across multiple divisions.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The breach raises new questions about how long attackers can remain inside critical healthcare systems before anyone notices.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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Former Arizona guard Matt Muehlebach notices similarities during games.—
Doug Haller,
New York Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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These two short notes show the astonishing range of connections and commitments that pour through this book and through her life.—
Hermione Lee,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Apr. 2026
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Many songs are now written on computers, using sequencers, patterns, and loops, with notes laid out in perfect synchrony on a rhythmic, 4/4 grid.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The hiring spree comes as the company shifts more aggressively toward enterprise sales and tries to regain momentum against Anthropic and Google, and as the company eyes a possible IPO within the next 12 months.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
24 Mar. 2026
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Subsequently, the filmmaker became enamored with airplanes and transferred that same fascination onto Lil Ant, who eyes the planes overhead with palpable yearning and, at one point, shoplifts a toy plane from a store.—
Vikram Murthi,
IndieWire,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In the clip, posted by Juls Piles (@julspiles), the 21-year-old can be seen swimming away from a boat to retrieve her floatie in the sea, when her brother suddenly spots a shark in the water.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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With Dylan preoccupied, Greg heads to the bar and spots Cristle.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The spa There’s no spa, but the on-site fitness room has weights, yoga mats, treadmills, and a Peloton bike that sees regular use.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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Marcus sees herself taking the pill long term, with a goal of losing around 30 pounds.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Another question consumers seem to have regards Earle's mandelic acid serum, Go Deep.—
Elizabeth Gulino,
Allure,
2 Apr. 2026
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Beijing, which regards the self-governing island as part of its territory, has since stepped up diplomatic and trade reprisals against Japan.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Remarks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remarks. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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