1
as in remark
a briefly expressed opinion
just ate the food without offering even a single comment
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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
Wafaa Shurafa, Time, 11 May 2025
The clerk's office for Cook County, Illinois, where the pontiff lived previously, did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 10 May 2025
Toria Sheffield, People.com, 10 May 2025
Pakistani and Indian officials have so far not commented.
—Betsy Joles, NPR, 10 May 2025
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Noun
There was no immediate Israeli comment on the latest strikes.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Time, 11 May 2025
The clerk's office for Cook County, Illinois, where the pontiff lived previously, did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 10 May 2025
Verb
Several local residents commented on the post, expressing concern for the welfare of the animal.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 10 May 2025
Pakistani and Indian officials have so far not commented.
—Betsy Joles, NPR, 10 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comment
Noun
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Here’s an overview of what each management team spoke about, along with our take on their remarks.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
14 May 2025
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Knight appeared to call out Combs while attending the Source Awards in August 1995, making critical remarks about a music producer who makes frequent appearances in his artists' songs and music videos, which Combs was known to do.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
Noun
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The quiet death of movie culture by Ellis Jamal Sutton Filmmaker Ellis Jamal Sutton may just be starting out, but his recent commentary on the state of cinema for his substack, Notes from the Studio, speaks to an awareness that will get him (and possibly you) very far.—
Dana Harris-Bridson,
IndieWire,
12 May 2025
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What began as industry-specific commentary evolved into an exploration of broader societal issues.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
12 May 2025
Verb
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This reflects the power of culture, which prioritizes collaboration over competition.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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That inclusivity is reflected behind the camera, too.—
Emlyn Travis Published,
EW.com,
14 May 2025
Noun
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For a few seconds, save for a piano playing a few pensive notes, there was silence.—
Edwin Goei,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2025
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Payne’s note to agency employees listed two email addresses — one belonging to the EPA and one to the Office of Personnel Management — where EPA employees could send details about DEI efforts.—
Mark Olalde,
ProPublica,
16 May 2025
Noun
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But since their places were confirmed on Monday, almost half have gotten rid of their holdings, whether by selling the coins or transferring them to different wallets, a WIRED analysis shows.—
Joel Khalili,
Wired News,
16 May 2025
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Although my skin’s spots improved—from 9 percent to 12 percent—compared to my previous analysis, my numbers were down in every other category, including wrinkles.—
Essence,
Essence,
16 May 2025
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“Comment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comment. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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