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
Mark Cooper, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2025
The comments prompted Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears to call out the governor in Mears' first tweet in nearly three years.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 5 Oct. 2025
Trump answered, referring to FCC Chairman Brendan Carr’s pressure last month on ABC and parent company Disney over Jimmy Kimmel’s comments about the killing of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk.
—William Vaillancourt, Rolling Stone, 5 Oct. 2025
While Engelbert denied making that statement during a news conference Friday, her previous comments during an interview at the CNBC Changemakers Summit in April 2024 echoed similar themes.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2025
Condolences also flooded the comments of Goggins and Chester’s posts.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2025
Her comments about Clark got the most attention, as they were surely designed to.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 5 Oct. 2025
In the comments section of the post, Schumer's friends complimented her body transformation.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025
While the 49ers maintain that Saleh’s comments were meant to be purely complimentary, Coen and the Jaguars didn’t perceive it as such, which is why Coen came in guns blazing after Sunday’s win.
—Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Sep. 2025
Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
Kimmel’s suspension has been criticized by many as an attack on free speech, following the FCC‘s warning about the late-night host’s Charlie Kirk comments.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 21 Sep. 2025
Later in Megadoc, Coppola comments on working with many of his actors, including LaBeouf.
—Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
Patel publicly discussed details including a recovered note and DNA links to items found at the scene — comments that analysts say risk violating Department of Justice norms on pretrial statements and could prompt motions to move venue or otherwise challenge the fairness of a trial.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth sent a warning last week to members of the military and the Pentagon’s civilian workforce that comments mocking Kirk’s assassination were being tracked.
—Elizabeth Crisp, The Hill, 15 Sep. 2025
Instagram comments precede state employee’s firing Early Thursday morning, Berriochoa was scrolling through comments on a KTVB Instagram post about a fight at the Idaho Capitol during a vigil for Kirk.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 13 Sep. 2025
The song comments on the sickening glee that’s been spread in some corners in the aftermath of Kirk’s death.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2025
These recent changes are part of a broader trade environment defined by tariffs, rising costs, and global supply constraints, comments the American Society of Interior Designers’ research director Dawn Haynie.
—Jamie Gold, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
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Thanks for playing — and share your scores in the comments!
—Mark Cooper, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2025
The comments prompted Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears to call out the governor in Mears' first tweet in nearly three years.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 5 Oct. 2025
Trump answered, referring to FCC Chairman Brendan Carr’s pressure last month on ABC and parent company Disney over Jimmy Kimmel’s comments about the killing of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk.
—William Vaillancourt, Rolling Stone, 5 Oct. 2025
While Engelbert denied making that statement during a news conference Friday, her previous comments during an interview at the CNBC Changemakers Summit in April 2024 echoed similar themes.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2025
Condolences also flooded the comments of Goggins and Chester’s posts.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2025
Her comments about Clark got the most attention, as they were surely designed to.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 5 Oct. 2025
In the comments section of the post, Schumer's friends complimented her body transformation.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025
While the 49ers maintain that Saleh’s comments were meant to be purely complimentary, Coen and the Jaguars didn’t perceive it as such, which is why Coen came in guns blazing after Sunday’s win.
—Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Sep. 2025
Verb
Will Jimmy Kimmel apologize for Charlie Kirk comments?
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
Kimmel’s suspension has been criticized by many as an attack on free speech, following the FCC‘s warning about the late-night host’s Charlie Kirk comments.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 21 Sep. 2025
Later in Megadoc, Coppola comments on working with many of his actors, including LaBeouf.
—Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
Patel publicly discussed details including a recovered note and DNA links to items found at the scene — comments that analysts say risk violating Department of Justice norms on pretrial statements and could prompt motions to move venue or otherwise challenge the fairness of a trial.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth sent a warning last week to members of the military and the Pentagon’s civilian workforce that comments mocking Kirk’s assassination were being tracked.
—Elizabeth Crisp, The Hill, 15 Sep. 2025
Instagram comments precede state employee’s firing Early Thursday morning, Berriochoa was scrolling through comments on a KTVB Instagram post about a fight at the Idaho Capitol during a vigil for Kirk.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 13 Sep. 2025
The song comments on the sickening glee that’s been spread in some corners in the aftermath of Kirk’s death.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2025
These recent changes are part of a broader trade environment defined by tariffs, rising costs, and global supply constraints, comments the American Society of Interior Designers’ research director Dawn Haynie.
—Jamie Gold, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comments
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Taylor Swift is releasing an 89-minute film to theaters this weekend that will include a music video, lyric videos and commentary from her on the new album.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Blanchart made his feature debut with Night Call (Le nuit se traine), a 2024 action crime thriller that gained strong notices not only for its Collateral-like genre thriller but also encompassing timely social commentary.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Oct. 2025
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Reese's latest podcast remarks about her merchandise sales arrive not long after Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier dropped a lengthy and bold statement about the WNBA, calling out the leadership and particularly exposing the league's commissioner.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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The broadcasting giants refused to air the first few episodes of the talk show's return despite Disney and ABC ending Jimmy Kimmel's suspension, following remarks the late-show host made about the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The move reflects a growing trend among companies to adapt to shifting consumer preferences and heightened scrutiny of food additives.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
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Ma, who has an MBA, also reflects on the gap between how the tech and business worlds discuss artificial intelligence versus his peers in the arts.—
Fiction Non Fiction
October 2,
Literary Hub,
2 Oct. 2025
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The Brain Aneurysm Foundation notes that one in fifty people harbors an aneurysm, which can produce migraine-like symptoms.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
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Fall weekends are particularly busy, notes the official state website, so travelers should plan on delays, traffic, and even capacity closures.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Sep. 2025
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