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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
Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2025
Spanberger has made few public comments about redistricting, beyond signalling her general support.
—Jahd Khalil, NPR, 2 Nov. 2025
The Reddit community overwhelmingly took the wife's side, with people sharing hundreds of supportive comments.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
In the comments, one reader didn’t hold back.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2025
Following Kardashian's comments on The Kardashians, NASA responded in a statement on social media.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Nov. 2025
TikTok users were quick to react to the video, flooding the comments with humor and relatability.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Each post, often featuring updates about Ginger the tiger, draws thousands of likes and comments from supporters.
—Quinn Clark, jsonline.com, 27 Oct. 2025
The comments were picked up by South Korea’s Chosun Ilbo newspaper, and CNN asked the two former US Navy officers to review that report and the video.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2025
FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025
The image was publicized when an X account called The Rooster, which comments on Ohio politics, shared a screengrab from a virtual meeting that appeared to show one of Taylor’s staffers, Angelo Elia, sitting in front of the flag.
—Alia Shoaib, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
The Chanel fashion show marked the actress' first professional work commitment since filing for divorce from Keith Urban — and the Instagram comments beneath her post recapping the event were supportive from fans and friends of the star alike.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
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
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
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The president’s comments come after his administration expanded a federal program that deputizes local police to enforce immigration laws, signing up nearly 16,000 officers across 40 states as part of an effort to boost deportations, according to data reviewed by Bloomberg News.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2025
Spanberger has made few public comments about redistricting, beyond signalling her general support.
—Jahd Khalil, NPR, 2 Nov. 2025
The Reddit community overwhelmingly took the wife's side, with people sharing hundreds of supportive comments.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
In the comments, one reader didn’t hold back.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2025
Following Kardashian's comments on The Kardashians, NASA responded in a statement on social media.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Nov. 2025
TikTok users were quick to react to the video, flooding the comments with humor and relatability.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Each post, often featuring updates about Ginger the tiger, draws thousands of likes and comments from supporters.
—Quinn Clark, jsonline.com, 27 Oct. 2025
The comments were picked up by South Korea’s Chosun Ilbo newspaper, and CNN asked the two former US Navy officers to review that report and the video.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2025
Verb
Continue reading … WALK BACK – Actress addresses Charlie Kirk comments after 'threatening' backlash.
—FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025
The image was publicized when an X account called The Rooster, which comments on Ohio politics, shared a screengrab from a virtual meeting that appeared to show one of Taylor’s staffers, Angelo Elia, sitting in front of the flag.
—Alia Shoaib, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
The Chanel fashion show marked the actress' first professional work commitment since filing for divorce from Keith Urban — and the Instagram comments beneath her post recapping the event were supportive from fans and friends of the star alike.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comments
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The editor of the Pine Bluff Commercial earned second place for commentary in a contest organized by America's Newspapers for his coverage of the failings of a city tax initiative that promised civic and economic restoration.—
Grant Lancaster,
Arkansas Online,
7 Nov. 2025
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Dig deep and sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free Survivor Weekly newsletter to have all the latest news, interviews, and commentary sent right to your inbox.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Nov. 2025
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The endorsement was predominately displayed on backdrop of Wambsganss’ remarks.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Nov. 2025
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The flag, a symbol of the tribe’s long and hard-fought sovereignty, the ways its people have given to the Elk Grove community, and ties to land that date back, in Elk Grove Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen’s remarks, to time immemorial, launches the city’s commemoration of Native American Heritage Month.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Mulzet also reflects on the timeliness of his writing and the breadth of his influences, including Europe and Asia more broadly.—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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In the clip below, an actress named Casey who was hired as a decoy for the show reflects on her experience participating in To Catch a Predator.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
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Still, the team notes that the real world adds complexity.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Nov. 2025
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María del Carmen Eugenia Reyes Ruiz, professor at the National Autonomous University of Mexico, notes that the celebration differs throughout Mexico.—
Rocío Muñoz-Ledo,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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