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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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Recent Examples of comment
Noun
The Copyright Claims Board, a three-person tribunal that resolves some copyright disputes, needs to replace one of its members this year, as a current board member, who did not reply to a request for comment, is leaving. Kate Knibbs, ArsTechnica, 28 June 2025 Krispy Kreme has not responded to requests for comment about the partnership ending and the lawsuits. Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 27 June 2025
Verb
Watch Valerie announce her new show below: Kudrow and King recently commented on a then-potential Season 3 in a Variety Q&A, noting that Valerie is so endlessly entertaining because her quest for fame and respect leaves her endlessly frustrated. Nick Caruso, TVLine, 27 June 2025 Asked if Annie Leibovitz, a Vogue favorite who is traveling out of the country, is shooting the nuptials, a staffer in her studio declined to comment. Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 27 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for comment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comment
Noun
  • More Read more: Eagles Star Reflects on Drastic Change in His Offseason Approach During a recent interview with CBS, Sanders sent a message to Barkley regarding his retirement remarks.
    Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025
  • From activist Raquel Willis’ opening remarks to poems recited in honor of the late literary giant Nikki Giovanni, along with talks from leading voices such as Professor Imani Perry and Kiese Laymon, to cultural critic Roxanne Gay, the festival was filled with insight, reverence and celebration.
    Essence, Essence, 19 June 2025
Noun
  • His commentary on the situation was revealed during the June 18 episode of his podcast, This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von, which has since circulated widely on social media.
    Kate Nalepinski, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025
  • Sign up for my newsletter for more reviews and commentary on entertainment and culture.
    Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
Verb
  • Speaking directly to the camera, Hatt reflected on her dating history—or lack thereof—and the weight of societal expectations that come with entering a new decade of adulthood without a partner.
    Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025
  • Every corner of this home has a story, and every design choice reflects them.
    Katia Contreras, Architectural Digest, 19 June 2025
Noun
  • Editor's note: This story has been corrected to reflect that Thursday's meeting took place in the Oval Office, not the Situation Room.
    Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 21 June 2025
  • The tiered subscription model allows users to pay $4.99 per month for unlimited texts on demand, $9.99 for capped access to voice notes and images, or $29.99 for unlimited VIP interaction.
    Olivia Kemp, CNN Money, 21 June 2025
Noun
  • According to a mid-May report from Kantar, a marketing data and analysis company, supermarket shopping among Latinos was down 11.3% in the first quarter of 2025, compared to the same time last year.
    Sara Braun, Fortune, 21 June 2025
  • However, an analysis shows there is declining use of the facility, according to officials.
    Linda Girardi, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2025

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“Comment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comment. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.

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