as in commentary
a series of explanations or observations on something (as an event)
the pundit's comments on the political events of the previous week were astute as usual
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as in remarks
to make a statement of one's opinion
commenting on recent developments in the Middle East
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Recent Examples of comments
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
But since reports linked the couple's big day to Madison Square Garden on July 3, new details have continued to emerge — from public permits and venue schedules to comments from teammates, city officials and the bride and groom.
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Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Hundreds of comments poured in from others, looking for their parents, children, nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles.
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Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
The comments also underscore the debate over how Clark has been officiated and protected.
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Alejandro Avila Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
Cohen's ownership has seen more downs than ups, and his upcoming public comments are highly anticipated as the Mets seek answers during a deeply disappointing campaign.
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Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Sheridan recalled The series creator, 56, made rare comments about Costner's 2024 exit from the hit Western during a Sunday, June 28 episode of The Bill Simmons Podcast.
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Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
They have also been widely condemned by antisemitism watchdogs, the university and government officials — some of whom suggested that his comments should prevent him from being hired anywhere.
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Jackie Hajdenberg,
Sun Sentinel,
22 June 2026
The comments on the View proceeding are due July 6.
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Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
1 July 2026
Thomas comments with three lovestruck emojis, and Kerstin replies with two.
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William Finnegan,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
In our slideshow, Bill comments on some of Escapism’s highlights.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 June 2026
In his latest column, Paul Knoepfler comments on a new, exciting preprint on base editing of human embryos from geneticist Dieter Egli’s lab at Columbia.
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Theresa Gaffney,
STAT,
24 June 2026
Although everyone comments on her beauty, 17-year-old Fatima prefers to tie her hair back in a ponytail, her bright eyes buried underneath a black ball cap, her body concealed in unflattering tracksuits.
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Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
When asked about Trump’s order, a Hawley spokesperson directed The Star to comments the Republican senator made last week in support of it as a safety measure.
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Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
9 June 2026
Diaz-Rosillo himself frequently comments on Latin American politics and elections in local media.
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Daniel Rivero,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2026
Murdaugh's attorneys argued in their appeal that comments Colleton County Clerk of Court Becky Hill allegedly made to jurors about Murdaugh and his testimony violated his Sixth Amendment right to a fair and impartial trial.
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Kc Baker,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
Noun
Social media sites used for hateful comments Pumphrey made threatening posts on the social media platform YouTube and other social media sites, according to the guilty plea.
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Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
But since reports linked the couple's big day to Madison Square Garden on July 3, new details have continued to emerge — from public permits and venue schedules to comments from teammates, city officials and the bride and groom.
—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Hundreds of comments poured in from others, looking for their parents, children, nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles.
—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
The comments also underscore the debate over how Clark has been officiated and protected.
—
Alejandro Avila Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
Cohen's ownership has seen more downs than ups, and his upcoming public comments are highly anticipated as the Mets seek answers during a deeply disappointing campaign.
—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Sheridan recalled The series creator, 56, made rare comments about Costner's 2024 exit from the hit Western during a Sunday, June 28 episode of The Bill Simmons Podcast.
—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
They have also been widely condemned by antisemitism watchdogs, the university and government officials — some of whom suggested that his comments should prevent him from being hired anywhere.
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Jackie Hajdenberg,
Sun Sentinel,
22 June 2026
The comments on the View proceeding are due July 6.
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Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
Verb
The former season-24 Bachelor lead, Peter Weber, or Pilot Pete to the initiated, took to the Instagram comments under The Viall Files to address his relationship with his then–Bachelor producer Julie LaPlaca.
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Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
1 July 2026
Thomas comments with three lovestruck emojis, and Kerstin replies with two.
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William Finnegan,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
In our slideshow, Bill comments on some of Escapism’s highlights.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 June 2026
In his latest column, Paul Knoepfler comments on a new, exciting preprint on base editing of human embryos from geneticist Dieter Egli’s lab at Columbia.
—
Theresa Gaffney,
STAT,
24 June 2026
Although everyone comments on her beauty, 17-year-old Fatima prefers to tie her hair back in a ponytail, her bright eyes buried underneath a black ball cap, her body concealed in unflattering tracksuits.
—
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
When asked about Trump’s order, a Hawley spokesperson directed The Star to comments the Republican senator made last week in support of it as a safety measure.
—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
9 June 2026
Diaz-Rosillo himself frequently comments on Latin American politics and elections in local media.
—
Daniel Rivero,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2026
Murdaugh's attorneys argued in their appeal that comments Colleton County Clerk of Court Becky Hill allegedly made to jurors about Murdaugh and his testimony violated his Sixth Amendment right to a fair and impartial trial.
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Kc Baker,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comments
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Nothing can prepare you for the album art writ large on the inside flap, but the lavish haircut photos galore and commentary from folks like producer Bob Rock and then-bassist Jason Newsted are illuminating.
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Included in the bonus features is a commentary track by director David Frankel, writer Aline Brosh McKenna and costume designer Molly Rogers.
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Attendees seemed keen to squeeze as much networking as possible out of the gala, often chatting with their associates and neighbors during speakers’ remarks.
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Yes, remarks those catty modernists made about their host could be less than savory, but Stein wasn’t bothered.
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The House package reflects a narrower approach than the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), which was previously approved by the Senate.
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Nyirenda’s experience reflects a broader surge in anti-immigrant sentiment.
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Cape Verde is the smallest country to reach the knockout stage, with a population of 525,000, notes ESPN.
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Alzheimer's is now the sixth-leading cause of death in adults 65 and older and the seventh-leading cause of death of American adults, the CDC notes.
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“Comments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comments. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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