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 original treatment, Sidney Poitier would do narration, commenting on the events, and there would be additional interviews, focusing on how the Renaissance impacted the present day.
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Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 22 May 2026
Dutton Ranch producer Christina Alexandra Voros is commenting on the exit of creator Chad Feehan.
—Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 22 May 2026
At the time, the two were commenting on the fact that TV shows today are no longer required to do 20-plus episodes a season.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 20 May 2026
Online haters were commenting about her swollen face – a telltale sign of the hormonal disorder.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 18 May 2026
The bot-detection firm Cyabra analyzed seven days of activity around the ad and determined that 15 percent of the TikTok accounts commenting on it were fake but had created a disproportionately large percentage of the uproar.
—Lane Brown, Vulture, 15 May 2026
Customers also appreciated the easy setup, with one person commenting that weaving the leaves throughout the macramé details helped create a fuller, more natural look.
—Kate Donovan, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
The appeals court’s decision to overturn the conviction centers on allegations that Hill improperly influenced jurors by commenting on Murdaugh’s demeanor and pressuring them to reach a verdict.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2026
The utility said the safety board’s rules about ongoing investigations restricted it from commenting further.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 13 May 2026
Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 22 May 2026
Dutton Ranch producer Christina Alexandra Voros is commenting on the exit of creator Chad Feehan.
—Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 22 May 2026
At the time, the two were commenting on the fact that TV shows today are no longer required to do 20-plus episodes a season.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 20 May 2026
Online haters were commenting about her swollen face – a telltale sign of the hormonal disorder.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 18 May 2026
The bot-detection firm Cyabra analyzed seven days of activity around the ad and determined that 15 percent of the TikTok accounts commenting on it were fake but had created a disproportionately large percentage of the uproar.
—Lane Brown, Vulture, 15 May 2026
Customers also appreciated the easy setup, with one person commenting that weaving the leaves throughout the macramé details helped create a fuller, more natural look.
—Kate Donovan, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
The appeals court’s decision to overturn the conviction centers on allegations that Hill improperly influenced jurors by commenting on Murdaugh’s demeanor and pressuring them to reach a verdict.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2026
The utility said the safety board’s rules about ongoing investigations restricted it from commenting further.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commenting
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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
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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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In the film, Ventura interviews the band members separately, with each person candidly reflecting on the group’s success and their downfall.—
Althea Legaspi,
Rolling Stone,
27 May 2026
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The pair have remained close since their initial meeting, and Kimmel got emotional while reflecting on Carolla’s career.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
27 May 2026
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Worth noting Right fielder Jung Hoo Lee is scheduled to begin baseball activities on Tuesday.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
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The rest of the cast spoke glowingly of Kay as well, noting his propensity for crafting on-set environments that encourage actors to experiment.—
Kai Naima Williams,
Variety,
27 May 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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For more than half a century, Robert Watson, one of the world’s most illustrious concierges, has been saying yes to hotel guests.—
Andrea Sachs,
Washington Post,
26 May 2026
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So academics on the left and newspapers and so on, essentially saying that the American Revolution was all about slavery and that Britain was allowing the slaves to be freed, and all of this, so hooray for Britain, which was a very improbable development.—
Sean Woods,
Rolling Stone,
25 May 2026
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“Commenting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commenting. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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