commentating

Definition of commentatingnext
present participle of commentate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for commentating
Verb
  • The debate highlighted the complexities of interpreting statutory language and its implications for international law and foreign policy.
    Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2026
  • The method gives researchers a new analytical lens for interpreting physical artifacts, one that combines computational power with the knowledge of human experts.
    Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • In addition to Trump speaking to players over speakerphone, the White House and the President also touted the men’s team’s win over Canada on social media.
    Connor Greene, Time, 24 Feb. 2026
  • The general has said that any operation would be made all the more difficult by a lack of allied support, this person said, speaking like others on the condition of anonymity to discuss private conversations.
    John Hudson, Arkansas Online, 24 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Researchers are counting on such advances to help power them in their grand quest of sequencing and annotating the world’s organisms.
    Glenn Zorpette, IEEE Spectrum, 4 Nov. 2025
  • 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
Verb
  • If Schoen is talking money but doesn’t have the final call on contracts, how will that impact which players the Giants ultimately both pursue and sign?
    Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 23 Feb. 2026
  • Lisa Rinna's lips were made for talking.
    David Oliver, USA Today, 23 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • After serving a fragrant tempura of shiitake, Murai unexpectedly pulled out a bottle of Domaine Takahiko Pinot Noir, explaining apologetically that the winemaker permits him to pair it only with the umami-rich mushroom course.
    Alex Halberstadt, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
  • Persons-Mulicka responded by explaining what her bill would do, but not why.
    Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • It might also be criticized for saying nothing about whether any or all of that money should be rebated to the countries that paid the money and the companies that experienced price increases for their products as a result of higher tariffs.
    Cal Thomas, Arkansas Online, 24 Feb. 2026
  • Some 40 city employees sued the city, saying they were wrongly exposed to asbestos during the months-long renovation.
    Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • Kelly Osbourne is speaking out after many people have been commenting on her appearance and weight loss online after Saturday’s Brit Awards.
    Jordan Moreau, Variety, 1 Mar. 2026
  • Gustin, the CoreCivic spokesperson, said detainee privacy protections prevent the company from commenting on individual medical cases.
    Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 27 Feb. 2026
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“Commentating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commentating. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.

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