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Recent Examples of commentate
Urban Meyer commentates before the game between the Indiana Hoosiers and the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium on November 23, 2024 in Columbus, Ohio.
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Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
Chiney Ogwumike, who played for the Los Angeles Sparks, has since become a basketball analyst and host for ESPN; Haley Jones, a guard for the Dallas Wings, has also commentated for NBA TV and the WNBA finals.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 29 July 2025
Simple Plan: The Kids in the Crowd, a documentary commentating their silver anniversary, was also released on July 8.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 18 July 2025
Up in the media centre, the fastest Englishman of them all, Mark Wood — whose quickest spells have always come with an older ball — had the perfect view of his pace colleague while commentating for the BBC’s Test Match Special radio show.
—Paul Newman, New York Times, 11 July 2025
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Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
Chiney Ogwumike, who played for the Los Angeles Sparks, has since become a basketball analyst and host for ESPN; Haley Jones, a guard for the Dallas Wings, has also commentated for NBA TV and the WNBA finals.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 29 July 2025
Simple Plan: The Kids in the Crowd, a documentary commentating their silver anniversary, was also released on July 8.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 18 July 2025
Up in the media centre, the fastest Englishman of them all, Mark Wood — whose quickest spells have always come with an older ball — had the perfect view of his pace colleague while commentating for the BBC’s Test Match Special radio show.
—Paul Newman, New York Times, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commentate
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At Sedona Aura Photos, two photos of you (face/body) along with a 22-page report will explain your energies, chakras, state of body and mind and more.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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Despite taking place at the White House, the actress explained how the film is not meant to reflect current political times but, instead, raises questions about who holds authority over nuclear weapons.—
Giana Levy,
Variety,
11 Oct. 2025
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Diane Brady is an award-winning business journalist and author who has interviewed newsmakers worldwide and often speaks about the global business landscape.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
14 Oct. 2025
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In an interview with the BBC's Scott Mills on The Scott Mills Breakfast Show, Swift spoke about the differences and similarities with her job versus her future husband's.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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Fireworks were also a story this season, interpreted as embroideries or opulent crystal decorations.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
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Some experts interpret this narrative to mean that a man is only valued when his sensitive, soft, and compassionate side is suppressed.—
Ashleigh N. DeLuca,
Parents,
8 Oct. 2025
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For example, Kelly says the company gauges the effectiveness of its programs and overall team member experience through employee surveys and resource groups.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
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Political stability, rule of law, and a pro-business approach are encouraging companies to invest in technology and restructure to improve profitability, McVey said.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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These are showcased alongside engravers’ prints and unpublished documents, such as preparatory Polaroids and test prints annotated by Avedon.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
30 Sep. 2025
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Instead of annotating the text in the margins, use removable sticky notes to record your favorite quotes and thoughts.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Sep. 2025
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As most pregnant people can attest, talking to your baby while they are still safely tucked away in the womb is one of the most comforting ways to feel that the two of you are connected.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
8 Oct. 2025
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Alice Marie Johnson, some people are trying to talk to Trump at Mar-a-Lago, some people are trying to get on Fox News to pitch their case.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
8 Oct. 2025
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At the center on Thursday morning, staff expounded about their tribute as part of the crawl to the former Sacramento Jazz Jubilee, once a marquee event locally that ended in 2017.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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His post makes no mention of upcoming future dates in the tour, nor expounds on the nature of the threat.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
19 Sep. 2025
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Trump told Fox News later Wednesday that the hostages would probably be released on Monday.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
9 Oct. 2025
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The percentage tells the public how much of the fire perimeter is believed to not go beyond the control lines.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Commentate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commentate. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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