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
Martin’s first stab at the genre can’t help but feel like a comedian’s interpretation — commenting from the outside looking in, rather than investing wholeheartedly.
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Ben Travers, IndieWire, 9 Sep. 2025
Over the past couple of months, the doting couple has continued to engage in digital PDA, commenting on one another’s posts and sharing their adoration for each other via interviews.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 8 Sep. 2025
Yes, commenting on a woman’s personal appearance and hair-style choices can be a delicate matter.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 8 Sep. 2025
Advertisement Advertisement Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s instruction to State Department personnel to avoid commenting on the fairness or integrity of foreign elections is the latest in a series of actions that diminish America’s voice on democracy.
—Jason Carter, Time, 4 Sep. 2025
For a director who built a remarkable career around filming his own life — for better or worse, through thick and thin, commenting on it with plenty of wit and wisdom — putting together a movie like Remake still had to be the hardest thing imaginable.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
Then thousands of Brazilians flooded in and started commenting.
—Carolina Abbott Galvão, Rolling Stone, 1 Sep. 2025
Cabello did share her support by commenting four red-heart emojis on Instagram.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 1 Sep. 2025
The Guardians are not commenting on the matter until the probe is finished.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Ben Travers, IndieWire, 9 Sep. 2025
Over the past couple of months, the doting couple has continued to engage in digital PDA, commenting on one another’s posts and sharing their adoration for each other via interviews.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 8 Sep. 2025
Yes, commenting on a woman’s personal appearance and hair-style choices can be a delicate matter.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 8 Sep. 2025
Advertisement Advertisement Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s instruction to State Department personnel to avoid commenting on the fairness or integrity of foreign elections is the latest in a series of actions that diminish America’s voice on democracy.
—Jason Carter, Time, 4 Sep. 2025
For a director who built a remarkable career around filming his own life — for better or worse, through thick and thin, commenting on it with plenty of wit and wisdom — putting together a movie like Remake still had to be the hardest thing imaginable.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
Then thousands of Brazilians flooded in and started commenting.
—Carolina Abbott Galvão, Rolling Stone, 1 Sep. 2025
Cabello did share her support by commenting four red-heart emojis on Instagram.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 1 Sep. 2025
The Guardians are not commenting on the matter until the probe is finished.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commenting
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By the three month mark, even my two teenage sons were remarking on my sober skin.—
Donna Francis,
Allure,
25 Aug. 2025
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The video quickly found traction among pet lovers, with users remarking on the visible bond between the two canines.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Aug. 2025
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For the Indian market, Jain says the adaptation taps into universal themes while reflecting familiar social dynamics.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
12 Sep. 2025
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Participants were asked to spent time in their evenings reflecting on their personal goals—such as around fitness, hobbies or family time—and plan how to achieve them.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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Lin compared Russia’s justification for the war to the messaging of China, noting expansionist aspirations in both countries.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Cox also called for restraint in reaction to Kirk’s assassination, noting that residents of Utah did not riot or loot or engage in violence, and instead held vigils and said prayers.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
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The two then continued opining about their other favorite Swift albums, specifically shouting out the singer’s Folklore and Evermore in the process.—
Stephen Daw,
Billboard,
5 Aug. 2025
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The pre-authorization letters included a line saying payment was not guaranteed, but Sutton-Schulman didn’t think much of it.—
Duaa Eldeib,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
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The share of businesses saying that lack of transparency was hindering operations fell by 12 percentage points to 16%.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Commenting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commenting. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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