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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
Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
Join the conversation in the comments of our weekly recaps for a chance to be featured in the newsletter.
—The Editors, Vulture, 6 Apr. 2026
Hammack’s comments suggest a growing concern among at least some policymakers that inflation, which was elevated before the Iran war, may require rate hikes to tame further.
—Christopher Rugaber, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Why TikTok Parents Defended the Ice Cream Move The comments section told a different story than the booth’s initial skepticism.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 6 Apr. 2026
His comments Monday mark a contrast to those delivered before Congress even a year ago.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2026
TikTok Reacts Viewers flooded the comments with theories and jokes.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Bazaldua's comments come days after Dallas Mavericks CEO Rick Welts answered a question at a Greater Dallas Planning Council event about the team's desire to build a new arena in Dallas.
—Jack Fink, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
Carr’s comments, which have been intensifying in recent months, could potentially wind up a legal liability, Levin cautions, and raise broader questions about other local TV deals that could follow given the de facto easing of the ownership cap.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 30 Mar. 2026
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
The message came after furious reaction to comments the president made minimizing the role NATO forces played in Afghanistan.
—Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 24 Jan. 2026
Others dread a confrontation with that relative who always comments on your child’s weight or engages in other fat-shaming behaviors.
—Dr. Ellen S. Rome, Boston Herald, 21 Dec. 2025
Noun
The comments about Borom playing right guard, plus Campbell’s reasoning behind a potential Sewell move, point to a move this offseason.
—Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
Join the conversation in the comments of our weekly recaps for a chance to be featured in the newsletter.
—The Editors, Vulture, 6 Apr. 2026
Hammack’s comments suggest a growing concern among at least some policymakers that inflation, which was elevated before the Iran war, may require rate hikes to tame further.
—Christopher Rugaber, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Why TikTok Parents Defended the Ice Cream Move The comments section told a different story than the booth’s initial skepticism.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 6 Apr. 2026
His comments Monday mark a contrast to those delivered before Congress even a year ago.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2026
TikTok Reacts Viewers flooded the comments with theories and jokes.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Bazaldua's comments come days after Dallas Mavericks CEO Rick Welts answered a question at a Greater Dallas Planning Council event about the team's desire to build a new arena in Dallas.
—Jack Fink, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
Carr’s comments, which have been intensifying in recent months, could potentially wind up a legal liability, Levin cautions, and raise broader questions about other local TV deals that could follow given the de facto easing of the ownership cap.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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
The message came after furious reaction to comments the president made minimizing the role NATO forces played in Afghanistan.
—Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 24 Jan. 2026
Others dread a confrontation with that relative who always comments on your child’s weight or engages in other fat-shaming behaviors.
—Dr. Ellen S. Rome, Boston Herald, 21 Dec. 2025
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
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At several points during Michael’s courtroom remarks, Gillow was seen shaking her head in disagreement, even smiling.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
5 Apr. 2026
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While Heinrich ponders the misfiring neurons in the brain of a mass shooter, Jack’s pursuit of Mink—a character whose skin color and ambiguous ethnicity Jack remarks on repeatedly—leads him directly into the urban teeth of the War on Drugs.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
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The name reflects both the building’s layered history and the couple’s own story, one that unfolded across cities and time.—
Evan Moore
April 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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Their return also reflects Paradigm’s broader momentum, as the agency continues to attract top-tier talent and leadership across multiple divisions.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
7 Apr. 2026
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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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