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
Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 24 Sep. 2025
The White House did not comment.
—Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 24 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 league declined to comment on ongoing litigation.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 24 Sep. 2025
The White House did not comment.
—Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 24 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comment
Noun
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But his remarks, which will be livestreamed to the public, will also provide a prime photo opportunity with Hegseth addressing hundreds of top military generals as their boss.—
Anne Flaherty,
ABC News,
30 Sep. 2025
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Jimmy Kimmel’s controversial remarks about Kirk’s killing prompted ABC to temporarily suspend his late-night TV show, which has prompted widespread concerns around free speech.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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Many of the biblical references including the rider of the pale horse, come from the Book of Revelation, which is ostensibly about the second coming of Christ and judgment day has also been viewed by many as an allegorical commentary on first century Christianity and Rome.—
City News Service,
Oc Register,
26 Sep. 2025
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While the majority of commentary online seemed to take Thug’s move as a misstep, there’s an undertone to the cover that at once acknowledges the current moment’s eerie push toward white nationalism while skewering the concept on its face.—
Rolling Stone,
Rolling Stone,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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These real estate pros know what’s actually happening in a specific neighborhood can affect a home’s price, including microtrends that may not be reflected in the broader data.—
Mary Beth Eastman,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
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The home functions not only as a symbolic site for intimate matters, but also as an indefinite space that could exist anywhere in the world, reflecting the sense of estrangement many people feel when moving abroad, far from their country of origin.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The setting doesn’t affect suspension performance or exhaust note noticeably.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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The note also mentioned a 2013 Frontline documentary on the topic of CTE and referenced former NFL players who suffered from the disease.—
Jodi Guglielmi,
Rolling Stone,
27 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Prior to that role, Faust was director of financial planning and analysis at North Road.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
26 Sep. 2025
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Mayor Dan Slater initially suggested directing staff to do that analysis while also installing rumble strips on the 200 blocks of West and East Chapman Avenue leading to the traffic circle and reflective pavement markers along the curbs, an idea suggested by Councilmember Denis Bilodeau.—
Hanna Kang,
Oc Register,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Comment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comment. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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