commenting

verb

present participle of comment
as in remarking
to make a statement of one's opinion commenting on recent developments in the Middle East

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Recent Examples of commenting Janones also urged supporters to avoid commenting on opponents’ posts, warning that engaging with their content could inadvertently boost its visibility through social media algorithms. — Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2026 Lopes was known by over 1 million followers across his Instagram, YouTube and Twitch accounts for commenting on and playing esports soccer. — Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2026 Nainai and Sanshu cannot stop commenting on the scale of the kitchen. — Aube Rey Lescure, Longreads, 29 Oct. 2026 President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva clinched victory out of thin air in Brazil’s weekend election, spurring his challenger to deny the results and the United States to demur from commenting on them. — Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 26 Oct. 2026 The former center grabbed headlines in March for commenting on a Rangers loss that coincided with the team’s Pride Night celebration. — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 22 Oct. 2026 Another example is YouTube, which moves the viewer to the top half and moves the search, playback, and commenting sections to the lower half. — Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 21 Oct. 2026 In an email, a representative for Cook Children’s said patient privacy laws prohibited them from commenting. — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Oct. 2026 Handout/Cologne Police The owner of the robot, a 16-year-old male, and his 19-year-old companion are said to have recorded and livestreamed the encounter themselves, while commenting on it live on social media. — October 14, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commenting
  1. remarking
  2. reflecting
  3. noting
  4. opining
  5. saying
Verb
  • Watts went first, remarking that something tasted off, according to Sinclair.
    — Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 20 Aug. 2026
  • In the promo, Lasso is shown coaching the English club Tottenham Hotspur FC and satirically remarking on differences between American football and soccer.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of remarking
Verb
  • Medical schools at the University of Florida and University of Miami are both in the top 20% of medical schools nationwide, reflecting the importance of Florida’s reforms.
    — Ian Kingsbury, Sun Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Miranda Lambert is reflecting on a fan encounter that left her in tears.
    — Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of reflecting
Verb
  • Legal experts have echoed those concerns, noting that relying on the NVRA’s general preamble language to halt state election certification lacks precedent.
    — Hugh Son, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Flair continued, noting that he is scheduled to have a procedure on the affected vein, which his doctors say will clear the way for travel.
    — Greg Evans, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of noting
Verb
  • But alongside these sorts of facts, there are others less convenient for opining on The Rural.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper answered questions from Charlotte-area media Wednesday before practice, opining on Bryce Young, the team’s overall progress and Charlotte’s likelihood of getting a major league baseball team.
    — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of opining
Verb
  • Trump officials rejected the request, saying approval was urgent.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Nov. 2026
  • District officials also shared a statement on Wednesday saying its focus remains the same in serving students despite the pending change in statewide leadership.
    — Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Nov. 2026
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“Commenting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commenting. Accessed 7 Nov. 2026.

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