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commentating

verb

present participle of commentate
1
as in interpreting

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2
as in speaking

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commentating
  1. interpreting
  2. speaking
  3. annotating
  4. talking
  5. explaining
  6. saying
  7. glossing
  8. commenting
Verb
  • However, Batygin advises that astronomers should be cautious in interpreting such findings.
    — Micah Hanks, Space.com, 14 Sep. 2026
  • With generative AI, instead of locating a dashboard, adjusting filters and interpreting several charts, a business leader can increasingly ask a question in plain language.
    — Somnath Banerjee, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of interpreting
Verb
  • But the Bulls expressed definite interest in Kuminga, according to a league source speaking on the condition of anonymity to discuss front-office strategy.
    — Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Meteorologically speaking, there are precisely 2,157 hours, or about 89 days, in an autumn in Chicago.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of speaking
Verb
  • Its specialized hardware-level matte finish diffuses ambient reflections and drastically filters blue light, delivering a true paper-like texture for reading e-books and annotating documents without visual fatigue.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Over the past several months, startups have stepped in to supply that demand by collecting and annotating videos from thousands of contract workers around the world.
    — Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
Definition of annotating
Verb
  • This is Edward, the aging King of England, talking to the ambitious noble Harold Godwinson.
    — John Phipps, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2026
  • While talking with reporters Wednesday, Payton was asked how Denver was preparing for Mahomes, who is coming off major knee surgery in December.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of talking
Verb
  • The Big Ten early Sunday morning released a statement and video footage explaining the call.
    — Austin Meek, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Restaurant owner Sachiyo Nakato Takahara places noodles, cabbage, onion and tofu into the sizzling, fragrant pot while explaining the significance of the meal, an intimate one typically enjoyed by close friends or family.
    — Nila Roper, AJC.com, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of explaining
Verb
  • Amodei once made waves by saying AI could replace 50% of white collar jobs, but more recently has called AI a multiplier of jobs.
    — Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2026
  • The stock is down almost 7% this year, with Goldman saying it's been unfairly punished.
    — Michael Bloom, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of saying
Verb
  • The easy-to-use glossing treatment, which should be applied to damp hair and followed by a blow dryer to activate the frizz-fighting alpha acids, is a semi-permanent smoothing spray that basically creates a water-resistant shield to prevent flyaways—even in the most humid of places.
    — Eva Thomas, InStyle, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Critchley, glossing Julian of Norwich, draws a distinction between seeing and seeing through creation, but this is a false dichotomy.
    — Christian Wiman, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Definition of glossing
Verb
  • But the CDs are looking at engagement, who’s commenting, and whether certain fashion figures are interacting with the brand.
    — Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Her sons were in the courtroom when the verdict was read out but left without commenting.
    — Kevin Schembri Orland, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of commenting
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