as in report
a relating of events usually in the order in which they happened
the general's commentaries on his military campaigns rank among the best firsthand accounts of the war
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Recent Examples of commentaries
Judge Biery’s footnote directing readers to Blackstone’s commentaries and Magna Carta may be intended to give a remedial lesson to members of the administration.
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A.o. Scott, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
The commentaries between the president and the governor, a potential 2028 Democratic presidential candidate, also came on the same day Newsom was denied entry to the USA House, despite being scheduled to speak at a fireside chat with Fortune Media.
—Terry Collins, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
This excerpt includes the book’s preface and the lyrics and commentaries for six songs.
—John Darnielle, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2025
Raimondo wrote daily commentaries attacking the war, and Garris linked to stories from around the world.
—John Seiler, Oc Register, 7 Dec. 2025
And Woo himself got involved with these releases, not only overseeing the restorations but sitting down for new commentaries and interviews.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 25 Nov. 2025
By the end of the fourteenth century, the list of commentaries was long.
—Claudia Roth Pierpont, New Yorker, 24 Nov. 2025
China had responded to her comments with vitriol in state media commentaries, bans on Japanese seafood, a halt in Japanese movie releases and a warning to citizens not to visit Japan.
—Reuters, NBC news, 24 Nov. 2025
State media has since published a barrage of scathing commentaries and editorials, while rampant social media discussion has disparaged Takaichi, Japan’s first woman prime minister.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 15 Nov. 2025
A.o. Scott, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
The commentaries between the president and the governor, a potential 2028 Democratic presidential candidate, also came on the same day Newsom was denied entry to the USA House, despite being scheduled to speak at a fireside chat with Fortune Media.
—Terry Collins, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
This excerpt includes the book’s preface and the lyrics and commentaries for six songs.
—John Darnielle, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2025
Raimondo wrote daily commentaries attacking the war, and Garris linked to stories from around the world.
—John Seiler, Oc Register, 7 Dec. 2025
And Woo himself got involved with these releases, not only overseeing the restorations but sitting down for new commentaries and interviews.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 25 Nov. 2025
By the end of the fourteenth century, the list of commentaries was long.
—Claudia Roth Pierpont, New Yorker, 24 Nov. 2025
China had responded to her comments with vitriol in state media commentaries, bans on Japanese seafood, a halt in Japanese movie releases and a warning to citizens not to visit Japan.
—Reuters, NBC news, 24 Nov. 2025
State media has since published a barrage of scathing commentaries and editorials, while rampant social media discussion has disparaged Takaichi, Japan’s first woman prime minister.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 15 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commentaries
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Whitney Murphy was shot three times, including in the back of the head at point-blank range, according to court records that referenced her autopsy report.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Feb. 2026
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The data are preliminary and may change over time as more reports are received.—
Koko Nakajima,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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The Wizards opened their post-All-Star schedule Thursday night with the league’s second-worst record, 14-39, by hosting the Indiana Pacers, who had the league’s fourth-worst record at 15-40.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Whitney Murphy was shot three times, including in the back of the head at point-blank range, according to court records that referenced her autopsy report.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Feb. 2026
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The accounts are funded with after-tax money, which then compounds tax free.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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There is an intro balance transfer fee of 3% of each transfer (minimum $5) completed within the first 4 months of account opening.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2026
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Ficke was Moe’s right-hand man with the Nuggets from 1982-84, the Abbott to his Costello, at the start of one of the most successful — and absolutely bonkers — periods of the team’s history.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
18 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, all 17 of the album's tracks charted on the Billboard Hot 100, making Bad Bunny the first Latin artist in history to have over 100 entries on the chart.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Commentaries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commentaries. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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