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
This included not commenting when asked specifically about the possibility of layoffs at the school.
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Helen I. Bennett, Hartford Courant, 13 Mar. 2026
Users across TikTok and X (formerly Twitter) weighed in with opinions about the post and the broader culture of commenting on people’s bodies.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2026
Orr was commenting on trans discrimination in general and not specifically about the Webber case.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team was not publicly commenting on it.
—CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
After Ray shared her testimony, Miranda opened her response by commenting on Ray's appearance.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Venezuelan players and coaches are incredibly cautious commenting publicly on politics of the country – to do so could draw additional attention to themselves.
—Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 11 Mar. 2026
London and Kelly will rewatch those films and TV shows from bed at the Knickerbocker Hotel, commenting along the way.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 10 Mar. 2026
Jamestown, Rhode Island — 'unique rural character' Yankee Magazine said that Jamestown, Rhode Island, is the sixth best small town in New England, commenting that the Conanicut Island town has a rustic aura, with vast stretches of farmland to bike through.
—Rin Velasco, The Providence Journal, 6 Mar. 2026
Helen I. Bennett, Hartford Courant, 13 Mar. 2026
Users across TikTok and X (formerly Twitter) weighed in with opinions about the post and the broader culture of commenting on people’s bodies.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2026
Orr was commenting on trans discrimination in general and not specifically about the Webber case.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team was not publicly commenting on it.
—CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
After Ray shared her testimony, Miranda opened her response by commenting on Ray's appearance.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Venezuelan players and coaches are incredibly cautious commenting publicly on politics of the country – to do so could draw additional attention to themselves.
—Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 11 Mar. 2026
London and Kelly will rewatch those films and TV shows from bed at the Knickerbocker Hotel, commenting along the way.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 10 Mar. 2026
Jamestown, Rhode Island — 'unique rural character' Yankee Magazine said that Jamestown, Rhode Island, is the sixth best small town in New England, commenting that the Conanicut Island town has a rustic aura, with vast stretches of farmland to bike through.
—Rin Velasco, The Providence Journal, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commenting
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Of course, the women had a little fun before the Oscars were announced — each of them was handed a note and claimed it was signed by A-list audience members like Leonardo DiCaprio or Stellan Skarsgard, remarking on their good looks and critiquing the length of the bit.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Mar. 2026
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Elizabeth quickly made an impression on her husband’s friends; one of them, Angelina Grimké, wrote a letter remarking that Henry did not seem equipped to handle his intelligent young wife.—
Moira Donegan,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
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Research also indicates that without adequate post-placement support, many families reenter shelter, reflecting ongoing housing instability.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
11 Mar. 2026
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But investors already see the readings as obsolete, reflecting a pre-war economy.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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The letter also raised concerns about foreign investment in Paramount’s offer, noting that the deal included potential financing from Chinese company Tencent Holdings, which had previously withdrawn funding due to national security review concerns.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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The resolution is strongly worded but also filled with caveats — noting that the district will comply with contracting and procurement laws.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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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
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In some cases, your job ends after reviewing and opining on early legal filings.—
Kathy Kristof,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
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That’s despite analysts saying that spiraling oil prices due to Persian Gulf production blockages are benefiting the Russian economy.—
Rebecca Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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No one on the board is saying the First District should not get the funds.—
Tony Saavedra,
Oc Register,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Commenting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commenting. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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