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
Julia Avant, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
Earle replied in the comments, while also reposting the video on her own Tiktok profile.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
In more general comments, Shapiro highlighted on Monday at StreamTV Europe that members of Gen Z and millennials are the biggest part of the population, so media companies must see the world through their eyes and look to appeal to them, along with others.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 13 Apr. 2026
His comments to reporters at the White House come less than three hours after the US imposed a naval blockade on Iranian ports and after marathon talks in Pakistan this weekend failed to yield a deal.
—Cnn Staff, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2026
The comments came the same day that the United States and Iran began face-to-face negotiations in Pakistan during a fragile ceasefire.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2026
The video that was clipped online cuts out Khanna’s response, where the congressman rebuffs the woman’s comments.
—Sydney Topf, The Washington Examiner, 13 Apr. 2026
The deadline for comments is April 27.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 13 Apr. 2026
On Monday morning, Pope Leo responded to Trump’s comments while speaking to the Associated Press.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 13 Apr. 2026
Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 13 Apr. 2026
The National Park Service announced Thursday that comments on the Los Angeles Coastal Area Special Resource Study will now be accepted through May 23.
—City News Service, Daily News, 10 Apr. 2026
This week, Dimon released his annual letter to shareholders - a document that comments on banking issues and also assesses risks to the economy, from inflation to the war in Iran.
—Steve Inskeep, NPR, 7 Apr. 2026
Morgan, 62, reacted to the shoutout in PEOPLE's Instagram comments on Friday, April 3.
—Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
After Juancho leaves the house, everyone comments on his physical appearance.
—Xitlalic Montelongo, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
While noirs, of course, critique the crumbling American Dream, Rivera slyly comments on politics.
—Sammy Loren, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
Breezy Johnson got engaged and traded Instagram comments with Taylor Swift.
—The Sports Desk, NBC news, 12 Feb. 2026
Alyssa Milano comments on a ton of my stuff.
—Kate Aurthur, Variety, 8 Feb. 2026
Noun
James Craig's comments come after several hundred teens swarmed downtown again over the weekend.
—Julia Avant, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
Earle replied in the comments, while also reposting the video on her own Tiktok profile.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
In more general comments, Shapiro highlighted on Monday at StreamTV Europe that members of Gen Z and millennials are the biggest part of the population, so media companies must see the world through their eyes and look to appeal to them, along with others.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 13 Apr. 2026
His comments to reporters at the White House come less than three hours after the US imposed a naval blockade on Iranian ports and after marathon talks in Pakistan this weekend failed to yield a deal.
—Cnn Staff, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2026
The comments came the same day that the United States and Iran began face-to-face negotiations in Pakistan during a fragile ceasefire.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2026
The video that was clipped online cuts out Khanna’s response, where the congressman rebuffs the woman’s comments.
—Sydney Topf, The Washington Examiner, 13 Apr. 2026
The deadline for comments is April 27.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 13 Apr. 2026
On Monday morning, Pope Leo responded to Trump’s comments while speaking to the Associated Press.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 13 Apr. 2026
Verb
The uproar over Timothée Chalamet‘s comments on opera and ballet may have died down, but the star’s Call Me by Your Name director has belatedly come to his defense.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 13 Apr. 2026
The National Park Service announced Thursday that comments on the Los Angeles Coastal Area Special Resource Study will now be accepted through May 23.
—City News Service, Daily News, 10 Apr. 2026
This week, Dimon released his annual letter to shareholders - a document that comments on banking issues and also assesses risks to the economy, from inflation to the war in Iran.
—Steve Inskeep, NPR, 7 Apr. 2026
Morgan, 62, reacted to the shoutout in PEOPLE's Instagram comments on Friday, April 3.
—Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
After Juancho leaves the house, everyone comments on his physical appearance.
—Xitlalic Montelongo, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
While noirs, of course, critique the crumbling American Dream, Rivera slyly comments on politics.
—Sammy Loren, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
Breezy Johnson got engaged and traded Instagram comments with Taylor Swift.
—The Sports Desk, NBC news, 12 Feb. 2026
Alyssa Milano comments on a ton of my stuff.
—Kate Aurthur, Variety, 8 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comments
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Ann Dowd’s Aunt Lydia is the only returning character; whether there will be a returning audience for Handmaid’s style of political commentary is yet to be seen.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
10 Apr. 2026
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White supremacist Nick Fuentes, in a video, praised the post while using a racist epithet in his commentary.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In his Tuesday remarks, DeSantis noted legislators have also not completed the budget for the next fiscal year, which could eventually be combined with the redistricting efforts.—
Jim Turner,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Apr. 2026
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There will be a dinner, remarks from longtime staff members and a campfire program.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Atmos says the rise reflects better detection and faster repairs, not worsening conditions.—
Lexi Salazar,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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The shift reflects a broader change in how collectors and institutions approach works on paper, even if the market has been slower to catch up.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Brandy Monk-Payton, a professor of communication and media studies at Fordham University and contributor to the book Watching While Black Rebooted, notes that Hollywood seemingly needs to be continually reminded of the buying power of underrepresented groups.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Apr. 2026
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The report notes that a big increase in supply is pummeling the south and west.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
11 Apr. 2026
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