commas

Definition of commasnext
plural of comma

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for commas
Noun
  • Their year of induction is in parentheses.
    AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 21 Jan. 2026
  • Top 10 With records through Monday and previous rankings in parentheses.
    Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Filming pauses as players drink water, apply sunscreen, and rush out for a quick bathroom break.
    David Canfield, Vanity Fair, 20 Jan. 2026
  • The most eruptive episodes have lasted less than 12 hours — and they're separated by pauses that can last days or weeks.
    Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 16 Jan. 2026
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“Commas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commas. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.

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