Definition of commentnext
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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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comment

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Recent Examples of comment
Noun
Martinez could not immediately be reached for comment Friday. Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026 Texans mourn Pancake Abbott's Instagram post announcing the news has garnered more than 700 comments as of July 10, with many offering their sympathies to the family. Greta Cross, USA Today, 10 July 2026
Verb
Former school board member Melissa Easley declined to comment for this story but shared a similar sentiment in a Facebook post when Hill was placed on leave. Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026 Robinson’s attorneys have not commented on his guilt or innocence but have sought to get the death penalty taken off the table, so far unsuccessfully. Hannah Schoenbaum, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for comment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comment
Noun
  • Thankfully, Williams’ jovial remarks marked the last time anyone mentioned or even thought about 2026.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 7 July 2026
  • In the last several days, some of Mamdani’s allies have been frustrated with the show’s political coverage, particularly after recent remarks by right-leaning host Sara Haines on Avila Chevalier.
    Max Tani, semafor.com, 6 July 2026
Noun
  • The platform has featured traditional adverts for bets, but CazéTV’s commentators have also promoted betting during the games, blending advertising with commentary of the action on the pitch.
    ABC News, ABC News, 3 July 2026
  • At once pugnaciously combative and unreservedly sentimental, Landon chose to take the series out with a commentary on class revolt.
    Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 3 July 2026
Verb
  • Or just a phase, as audiences and designers reflect the culture swirling around them?
    Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 6 July 2026
  • Poland, the Baltic states, and Nordic countries have moved fastest, reflecting their proximity to Russia.
    Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 6 July 2026
Noun
  • Refine a portfolio piece, build a small prototype, or share a draft with someone who gives honest notes.
    Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 5 July 2026
  • Signature cocktails feel thoughtful rather than trendy, including the dirty pineapple, a combination of Tulsi gin, pineapple brine, vermouth and Strega orange liqueur that has layers of tropical fruit, herbaceous notes and subtle salinity.
    Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026
Noun
  • The first step in a HUPEPA analysis is whether the plaintiff's cause (or causes) of action fall within the scope of that Act.
    Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • The trigger is not typically a specific threat to someone’s career, but broader angst, Pennington says, based on her AI tools’ analysis of the emotional tenor of the conversations.
    Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 10 July 2026

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“Comment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comment. Accessed 12 Jul. 2026.

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