commenting

present participle of comment

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of commenting Warsh avoided commenting on that outlook, consistent with his desire to move away from forward guidance. Simon Moore, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026 Tuesday was Harbaugh’s first time commenting on Herbert’s days off. Daniel Popper, New York Times, 17 June 2026 Ray, who was an opponent of San Jose State during the school's trans athlete scandal from 2022-24, advocated for the bill at a hearing in March, and Miranda responded by commenting about her body and questioning her competitiveness, in a now-infamous viral exchange. Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026 While Pichai may have shied away from commenting directly on AI’s promises and perils, away from the podium, the Google chief has been explicit about what young graduates could expect in the new technological age. Tristan Bove, Fortune, 15 June 2026 Spencer Pratt did not hold back in a new social media video post, commenting on problems in the city and the remaining Los Angeles mayoral candidates following his loss in the primary. Julie Sharp, CBS News, 12 June 2026 On the gallery’s Instagram page, leading figures within the Brussel’s art scene have been commenting on the closure since the announcement. Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 11 June 2026 In July 1962, Froio prefigured her lifelong involvement with the Hamptons by writing a piece for WWD about what was selling at the boutiques in West Hampton, commenting on the merchandise at stores called Le Sorelle (The Sisters) and Treasure Trove. Lorna Koski, Footwear News, 11 June 2026 So, keep watching, keep commenting, you guys are the best. Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commenting
Verb
  • Romney took note of his political journey during his remarks at Monday's celebration, remarking on the bipartisanship that made Romneycare possible.
    Jon Keller, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
  • Best Things to Do Driving, tasting, eating, and remarking about the beauty of this part of California filled our days, and visitors have so many places to see, depending on their interests, from wine to olive oil, craft beer, honey, cheese, and farm-fresh fruit and nuts.
    Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 4 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • While reflecting on their reconciliation during a July 2024 appearance on Bachelor Happy Hour, Kylee said Aven initially made meaningful efforts to rebuild trust.
    Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026
  • Some designs were inspired by hakama pants, traditional Japanese trousers, reflecting Uniqlo’s heritage.
    Mary Wenthur, Footwear News, 24 June 2026
Verb
  • Fernández emphasized the gravity of the situation, noting that obtaining a license is a privilege that requires knowledge of traffic laws.
    Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 25 June 2026
  • Worth noting Relievers Sam Hentges and Ryan Walker made their first appearances back at Oracle Park since the Pride Night controversy became a national story.
    Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 25 June 2026
Verb
  • Disagreeing with presidential actions is one thing, but opining on the psychology behind his decisions shows ignorance.
    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
  • The New York Times is cheering them on, opining in a recent editorial that artificially raising the prices of legal cannabis through higher taxes and fees will dissuade adults from consuming it.
    Paul Armentano, Boston Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Alicent mistakenly believed Viserys was talking about their son Aegon II, saying Aegon II should be on the throne after Viserys dies, which lead to the Dance of the Dragons civil war.
    Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026
  • In days past, saying that communism was a mistake would have earned the artist a one-way ticket to Siberia.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 June 2026

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“Commenting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commenting. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.

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