commenting

present participle of comment

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of commenting In the aftermath, everyone from their fellow Summer House castmates to other Bravo stars to celebrities outside the reality TV sphere weighed in on the drama, picking sides and commenting on the new relationship. Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 29 June 2026 Suddenly people are in your business and commenting on you. Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 24 June 2026 While not commenting directly on a report indicating that Nancy Guthrie had died, the Today co-anchor tearfully repeated her plea for anyone with information to come forward. Greg Evans, Deadline, 23 June 2026 Reviewers call it their new favorite for summer, commenting on its lightweight feel, breezy material, and cute color options. Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 22 June 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commenting
Verb
  • Iger presided over ABC's parent company when Kimmel was temporarily pulled from the air after remarking about Charlie Kirk's murder.
    Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 24 June 2026
  • 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
Verb
  • Today, semiconductors sit at the center of geopolitical discussions involving the United States, China, Taiwan and Europe, reflecting their role as a foundational input to nearly every sector of the modern economy.
    Jim Bureau, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • Accommodation includes two owner’s suites—one with a rotating bed, the other with a reflecting pool—a spacious full-beam VIP, and four guest cabins.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 June 2026
Verb
  • The Forest Service reports the herd’s origins are unknown, noting it may be linked to mustang drives between Owens Valley and Nevada.
    Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026
  • Rummo agrees, noting that the pasta's texture and structure are what set it apart.
    Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 29 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 4 Jul. 2026.

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