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
Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Thanks for playing — and share your scores in the comments!
—Mark Cooper, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent comments from JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon suggested a cautious view on risks to private credit.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026
His comments did not break down casualties among civilians and security forces, instead just saying 2,875 were male and 496 were female.
—April 20, CBS News, 20 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 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
Kourtney's sister, Khloé Kardashian, 41, shared the love in the post's comments section, adding a series of red love heart emojis.
—Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Thanks for playing — and share your scores in the comments!
—Mark Cooper, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent comments from JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon suggested a cautious view on risks to private credit.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026
His comments did not break down casualties among civilians and security forces, instead just saying 2,875 were male and 496 were female.
—April 20, CBS News, 20 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 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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April 19 guest commentary The recent commentary on the Colorado Connector rail service was supportive of moving ahead.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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This commentary was published in the Chicago Tribune.—
Jon Duffy,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But Pimlott also remarks that Elizabeth was not especially interested in clothes for their own sake.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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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
Verb
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The wave of towers reflects growing demand for luxury real estate and signals Miami’s ambitions as a global city, developers say.—
Catherine Odom,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2026
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Each edition reflects the voice and perspective of the person writing it.—
Angela Fritz,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The question of who took the tip jar is a whodunnit in a coffee shop, as the narrator notes.—
Cressida Leyshon,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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In IconArrows pointing outwards Barron’s notes the last time Walmart had a bigger market cap than Berkshire was in April 2013.—
Alex Crippen,
CNBC,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Comments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comments. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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