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
Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Fans flooded the comments on Styles’ Instagram announcement with excitement about the new album.
—Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 16 Jan. 2026
Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2026
The White House does not comment on clemency requests, and the final decision on any pardons or commutations rests with the president, a White House official told CNN.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 21 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Fox News Digital reached out to the Alexanders' attorneys for comment.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Fans flooded the comments on Styles’ Instagram announcement with excitement about the new album.
—Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 16 Jan. 2026
Verb
While the flavor of this bread did not overwhelm our editors, many commented on the pleasant texture, making this store brand from ALDI a great option as the base for a sandwich or recipe.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2026
The White House does not comment on clemency requests, and the final decision on any pardons or commutations rests with the president, a White House official told CNN.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 21 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comment
Noun
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In his appeal, Francis pointed to that remark as a violation of his Fifth Amendment rights against self-incrimination.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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This latter remark is illustrative.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Mike Tirico and Cris Collinsworth will have play-by-play and color commentary, with sideline reporting done by Melissa Stark.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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One commentary was a classic example of how to construct a persuasive essay.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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According to Qu, the version shown now reflects those iterations and signals readiness for a broader launch.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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Over the course of the season, Tommy and his father slowly tighten their bond, a process punctuated with darkly comic lines that both puncture and reflect Thornton’s and Elliott’s undeniable chemistry and gravitas.—
Michael M. Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Its blend of grapefruit, lemon, and orange packs a zesty punch, while the jasmine base note adds a delicate, soft undertone.—
Alyssa Morin,
InStyle,
22 Jan. 2026
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The note was ordered to remain confidential for now.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Researchers at the Universities of Edinburgh and Cambridge conducted the first large-scale analysis of isotopic and ancient DNA data in cemeteries from early medieval England to assess their migration patterns, according to a press release by the University of Edinburgh.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Jan. 2026
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Having direct knowledge of the volcano provides a much more objective sense of the limits of their analysis, Calò said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Comment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comment. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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