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to make a statement of one's opinion
commenting on recent developments in the Middle East
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Recent Examples of commenting
Simply Nature Butter fared well in our taste test, with several editors commenting on the smooth and creamy texture and nice balance of salty and nutty flavors.
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Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2026
Throughout the thread, dog owners shared their own pets’ surprising DNA results, with some commenting that pit bulls are known to have a wire-haired recessive gene, which may explain Cappy's coat.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 19 Feb. 2026
For them, the ICE walkouts are the most recent flare-up in an intensifying debate over expression in schools, leading to comparisons with the pro-Palestine protests on college campuses and investigations into teachers commenting on Charlie Kirk’s assassination.
—Jessica Ma, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
The individuals said Thorne was commenting on the legal process for holding the meeting, and didn’t have knowledge of whether a decision had been made to postpone the meeting.
—Chelsea Cirruzzo, STAT, 18 Feb. 2026
But Ricketts wasn’t interested in commenting on the large disparities in spending between the biggest spenders and those on the other end of the spectrum, like the Pittsburgh Pirates, Tampa Bay Rays and Miami Marlins.
—Sahadev Sharma, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2026
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul spokesperson Annie Thompson confirmed his office received the complaint but declined to elaborate, citing a policy of not commenting on potential investigations.
—Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
The spiral of events that follow ups the pathos while quietly commenting on rigid patriarchal rules, male privilege, sanctimonious moral posturing, the denial of women’s bodily autonomy and contempt for otherness, things all still very much with us today.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 15 Feb. 2026
The park's parent company, Universal Pictures, recently announced that the next installment in the Fast film franchise, Fast Forever, will be released on March 17, 2028, with Diesel also commenting on the announcement in January.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Feb. 2026
Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2026
Throughout the thread, dog owners shared their own pets’ surprising DNA results, with some commenting that pit bulls are known to have a wire-haired recessive gene, which may explain Cappy's coat.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 19 Feb. 2026
For them, the ICE walkouts are the most recent flare-up in an intensifying debate over expression in schools, leading to comparisons with the pro-Palestine protests on college campuses and investigations into teachers commenting on Charlie Kirk’s assassination.
—Jessica Ma, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
The individuals said Thorne was commenting on the legal process for holding the meeting, and didn’t have knowledge of whether a decision had been made to postpone the meeting.
—Chelsea Cirruzzo, STAT, 18 Feb. 2026
But Ricketts wasn’t interested in commenting on the large disparities in spending between the biggest spenders and those on the other end of the spectrum, like the Pittsburgh Pirates, Tampa Bay Rays and Miami Marlins.
—Sahadev Sharma, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2026
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul spokesperson Annie Thompson confirmed his office received the complaint but declined to elaborate, citing a policy of not commenting on potential investigations.
—Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
The spiral of events that follow ups the pathos while quietly commenting on rigid patriarchal rules, male privilege, sanctimonious moral posturing, the denial of women’s bodily autonomy and contempt for otherness, things all still very much with us today.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 15 Feb. 2026
The park's parent company, Universal Pictures, recently announced that the next installment in the Fast film franchise, Fast Forever, will be released on March 17, 2028, with Diesel also commenting on the announcement in January.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commenting
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The actors jokingly bickered about their history with the ceremony, with Cheadle remarking that Clooney hadn’t won since 2026 winner Timothée Chalamet was 3 years old.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
11 Jan. 2026
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Rubio recalled the tight security cooperation between Havana and Caracas, remarking that Cuban agents had infiltrated Venezuelan spy agencies and provided personal security to Maduro.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
3 Jan. 2026
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The seamless flow between the exterior and interior connects guests to the sea, reflecting Italy’s coastal lifestyle.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
25 Feb. 2026
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While ComEd will not file a rate request reflecting the grid plan until next year, it is projected to increase residential customer bills by about $3 per month starting in 2028, the utility said.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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Rodriguez acknowledged that the council is having difficult conversations around fiscal circumstances, noting there’s apprehension about reducing business tax revenue for the city.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Despite the friction, Knight emphasized her pride in the men’s gold-medal victory, noting that both teams should be celebrating a historic week for American hockey rather than navigating political fallout.—
Mia Fishman,
CNN Money,
25 Feb. 2026
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Top executives from the largest AI companies were in Davos this week, opining on how the technology should evolve and what that will mean for economic growth.—
John Kell,
Fortune,
21 Jan. 2026
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Tuesday’s discussion included a question and answer session, which turned into several attendees opining about the criminal justice system more generally, along with other topics.—
Ryan Oehrli
January 7,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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It might also be criticized for saying nothing about whether any or all of that money should be rebated to the countries that paid the money and the companies that experienced price increases for their products as a result of higher tariffs.—
Cal Thomas,
Arkansas Online,
24 Feb. 2026
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Some 40 city employees sued the city, saying they were wrongly exposed to asbestos during the months-long renovation.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Commenting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commenting. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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