commenting

verb

present participle of comment
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 An unidentified woman on TikTok, using the username Ladydope6, posted several videos last month commenting on the attack on Martinez and implying she was involved in the altercation. — James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026 Speaker Pelosi will not be commenting further on this private matter. — Christopher Cann, USA Today, 6 July 2026 Kushner, meanwhile, has refrained from commenting on the project publicly. — Max Grinstein, The Washington Examiner, 3 July 2026 On September 27, Travis released a new podcast episode commenting on her appearance in the stadium. — Elizabeth Gulino, InStyle, 2 July 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commenting
  1. remarking
  2. reflecting
  3. noting
  4. opining
  5. saying
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
Definition of remarking
Verb
  • Fondly nicknamed 'La Isla Bonita' (the beautiful island), La Palma is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, reflecting the island's rich natural environment and focus on sustainable development.
    — Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
  • Around 200,000 Jackson County homeowners who paid residential property taxes reflecting more than a 15% value increase in 2023 could qualify for the program.
    — Ilana Arougheti July 7, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2026
Definition of reflecting
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  • Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller also spoke on Monday and reiterated the central bank's commitment to its 2% inflation target, while noting the pros and cons of forward guidance.
    — Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 7 July 2026
  • Worth noting Third baseman Matt Chapman (abdominal strain) will rejoin the Giants today and be re-evaluated.
    — Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
Definition of noting
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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
  • 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
Definition of opining
Verb
  • Johnson released a statement through his press office saying the ILA workers who met with the mayor are members of the team that bargained their new contract, ratified this spring.
    — Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
  • In her new memoir Famesick, Dunham wrote a message to Swift, saying much of the book's creative process was soundtracked by her music.
    — Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026
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