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
Dan Sheehan, Literary Hub, 22 Jan. 2026
Frustrated residents attended the committee presentation, holding up signs, speaking out from the gallery and snapping their fingers to support some council members’ comments.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 22 Jan. 2026
Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2026
When asked what the city hopes to accomplish the lawsuit, the spokesperson declined to comment, citing pending litigation.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Online mobs are just a click away, stirring the pot on X and Substack, even in the comments on breaking news.
—Dan Sheehan, Literary Hub, 22 Jan. 2026
Frustrated residents attended the committee presentation, holding up signs, speaking out from the gallery and snapping their fingers to support some council members’ comments.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 22 Jan. 2026
Verb
Kraft Sharp Cheddar Cheese Testers commented on the even, smooth texture of this cheese, and the strength of its flavor.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2026
When asked what the city hopes to accomplish the lawsuit, the spokesperson declined to comment, citing pending litigation.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comment
Noun
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In a thread condemning the offensive remarks, Cabarrus County GOP chair Jim Quick pushed back on comments questioning Patel’s place in the party.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Jan. 2026
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The remarks came after an armed carjacking suspect led police on a chase that spurred two gunfights in Hollister and a shootout in downtown San Jose, where the suspect was killed and a police sergeant was grazed in the head by a bullet.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Jim Nantz and Tony Romo will have play-by-play and color commentary, with sideline reporting done by Tracy Wolfson and Evan Washburn.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
25 Jan. 2026
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Rather, the focus will be on Chair Powell’s commentary on the timing of the next possible rate cut.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
Verb
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None of these instances reflect sound judgment by the person charged with keeping our country safe.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Jan. 2026
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Farace visited the canal on Monday with Scibica's widow, reflecting on the impact Johnny had on the community.—
Joan Murray,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Like the scribbled notes of teenage girls in the margins of a notebook.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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Vanke stated during online creditor meetings earlier this month that all notes would be treated on an equal footing, though no specific details were provided, people familiar with the matter said.—
Bloomberg News,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
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Manus started developing its agentic AI tools — for tasks such as market research and data analysis — as a start-up in China, before relocating to Singapore.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
25 Jan. 2026
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For my analysis of the AI mental health law in Illinois, see the link here, for the law in Utah, see the link here, and for the law in Nevada, see the link here.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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“Comment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comment. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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