commentating

Definition of commentatingnext
present participle of commentate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for commentating
Verb
  • This return marks yet another instance where policy in our country and consequential matters like going to war may as well be decided by the positions of constellations or as the ancient Greeks decided – by interpreting the behaviors of birds in the sky.
    Rafael Perez, Oc Register, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Saturn's long seasonal cycles — each lasting about seven Earth years — also provide important context for interpreting changes in the planet's atmosphere and rings over time.
    Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Kirk, a conservative activist, was fatally shot while speaking at a Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley University in September, 2025.
    Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell shared his outlook on the job market while speaking to a Principles of Economics class at Harvard University on March 30, 2026, in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
    Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The software covers standard PDF tasks like editing text, inserting images, annotating documents, and merging or splitting files.
    StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 26 Mar. 2026
  • After compiling and annotating my own list of the 100 best movies of the past century—broken down by decade, 10 pictures in each—I’m here to reassure you that there’s no such thing as the wrong taste.
    Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 24 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The married father of two sons, who had been on the force for seven months, was making his regular rounds and stopped at Circle K, spotting Teresa talking with a 16-year-old boy outside the store, according to court records.
    Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
  • But our cast from Hunting Wives happened to be at the party, and there was Ted talking to them and taking selfies.
    Lacey Rose, HollywoodReporter, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Both Miller and Martinez shared a similar sentiment, explaining that business owners need to be ready to network and create a social media strategy.
    Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026
  • The proposal does not include a summary explaining the purpose of the observance, and no additional details have been published outlining how the dates would be calculated beyond the language in the bill text.
    Sam Stevenson, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • That neighbor also raised concerns about security, saying fewer on-site resources and changes in how calls are handled have left some people feeling uneasy.
    Daniel Wilkerson, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
  • For years, would-be first-time homebuyers have complained about the skimpy inventory of starter homes, saying costly McMansion-style subdivisions are all that’s being built now.
    Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 30 Mar. 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
  • Organizations should consider the Teams plan ($39 per user per month, billed annually), which unlocks brand kit creation, commenting, Slack integration, and more.
    Ruben Circelli, PC Magazine, 28 Mar. 2026
  • Hayes joined in on the fun, commenting on a few of the videos that used the song.
    Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
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“Commentating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commentating. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.

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