commenting

Definition of commentingnext
present participle of comment

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of commenting Similarly, commenting on posts at least weekly can increase your profile views threefold. William Arruda, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026 For traditional media, there are limited means wherein the audience can communicate with the organization, including letters to the editor, calling the office, commenting on the organization’s website. Jeremy Saks, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026 In the original treatment, Sidney Poitier would do narration, commenting on the events, and there would be additional interviews, focusing on how the Renaissance impacted the present day. Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 22 May 2026 Dutton Ranch producer Christina Alexandra Voros is commenting on the exit of creator Chad Feehan. Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 22 May 2026 At the time, the two were commenting on the fact that TV shows today are no longer required to do 20-plus episodes a season. Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 20 May 2026 Online haters were commenting about her swollen face – a telltale sign of the hormonal disorder. Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 18 May 2026 The bot-detection firm Cyabra analyzed seven days of activity around the ad and determined that 15 percent of the TikTok accounts commenting on it were fake but had created a disproportionately large percentage of the uproar. Lane Brown, Vulture, 15 May 2026 The utility said the safety board’s rules about ongoing investigations restricted it from commenting further. Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 13 May 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
  • Indeed, e-commerce now represents a significant share of total fashion sales, reflecting continued growth in digital channels.
    Malana VanTyler, Miami Herald, 3 June 2026
  • Broadcom’s revenues from these two deals will be closely correlated, UBS’s Arcuri said, reflecting the high level of mutual investment that has characterized the AI buildout so far.
    Tobias Burns, CNBC, 3 June 2026
Verb
  • Additionally, the Department of the Interior is conducting site surveys, like geotechnical work, which is statutorily required, the White House said, noting that the surveys are standard practice to test the grounds and soil.
    Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 3 June 2026
  • But the idea that foreign influence is seeding a populist campaign against AI facilities is far-fetched, experts told Semafor last month, noting that Chinese media is instead likely exploiting existing US divisions over the tech.
    J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 3 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
  • The Kuwaiti military issued a statement saying it was forced to intercept several hostile missile and drone attacks on Monday.
    Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
  • The federal appeals court overruled their 2020 ban by saying the agency didn’t have the proper authority to make that decision.
    O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 1 June 2026

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“Commenting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commenting. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.

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