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
In the publicity run leading up to the movie, Zendaya and Pattinson have also avoided commenting on the plot twist or overall storyline.
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Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
Republicans have not been publicly commenting on Financial Times report.
—Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
True, visitors can’t help commenting on construction defects, some of which will be fixed and some of which may be inevitable in a building where dozens of materials, most clear or reflective, meet at a riot of acute angles.
—Fred A. Bernstein, Architectural Digest, 2 Apr. 2026
Over the last four months, Ponto has been a voracious voice on social media, frequently commenting on Facebook posts related to the mayoral race and replying to resident comments.
—Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Some of those commenting on Kate's post were in denial.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Organizations should consider the Teams plan ($39 per user per month, billed annually), which unlocks brand kit creation, commenting, Slack integration, and more.
—Ruben Circelli, PC Magazine, 28 Mar. 2026
Netanyahu, commenting on the absence of an organized Iranian resistance, has all but expressed such indifference.
—Azadeh Moaveni, New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2026
Democratic lawmakers left the meeting with Homan without commenting.
—CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
Republicans have not been publicly commenting on Financial Times report.
—Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
True, visitors can’t help commenting on construction defects, some of which will be fixed and some of which may be inevitable in a building where dozens of materials, most clear or reflective, meet at a riot of acute angles.
—Fred A. Bernstein, Architectural Digest, 2 Apr. 2026
Over the last four months, Ponto has been a voracious voice on social media, frequently commenting on Facebook posts related to the mayoral race and replying to resident comments.
—Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Some of those commenting on Kate's post were in denial.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Organizations should consider the Teams plan ($39 per user per month, billed annually), which unlocks brand kit creation, commenting, Slack integration, and more.
—Ruben Circelli, PC Magazine, 28 Mar. 2026
Netanyahu, commenting on the absence of an organized Iranian resistance, has all but expressed such indifference.
—Azadeh Moaveni, New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2026
Democratic lawmakers left the meeting with Homan without commenting.
—CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commenting
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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
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Although September’s attack had an even wider reach, the threat was quickly contained, with some experts remarking that the hacker appeared sloppy.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
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What To Know As the conflict enters its second month, several world leaders are speaking directly to their populations, reflecting how the war's impact has spread well beyond the battlefield.—
Sam Stevenson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Comments Tell Their Own Story The video’s comment section has become a gathering place for users reflecting on YouTube’s evolution and their own relationship with the platform.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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Social Circle doesn't have the infrastructure needed for a facility of that size, noting the town's water permit is limited to just one million gallons a day.—
Nakell Williams,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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At 8%, CPD has the lowest percentage of civilians among the 30 largest police departments in America, the study says, noting New York has a percentage of 31 and Los Angeles 24%.—
Sam Charles,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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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
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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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Meanwhile, The Wall Street Journal is citing senior American negotiators and officials as saying chances of an agreement with Iran by tonight's deadline are slim.—
Lucia I Suarez Sang,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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The case was originally set in Wise County but later moved to Tarrant County after defense attorneys argued for a change of venue, saying the defendant wouldn’t receive a fair trial in Wise County.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Commenting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commenting. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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