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
Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 12 May 2026
Pritchard was trying to be transparent and honest with the Pacers fan base, but people were quick to jump in the comments to make their thoughts, and gripes, known.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
Trump made the comments during an Oval Office event with administration officials, congressional allies, and IVF advocates announcing a new federal directive allowing employers to offer additional fertility insurance packages to employees.
—Haris Alic, The Washington Examiner, 11 May 2026
Harry’s comments came in 2019, after the birth of his son.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 11 May 2026
Trump has made similar comments about Canada.
—Molly Quell, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
Watching and listening to all of the players in Harbaugh’s first NFL Draft class calls to mind Harbaugh’s comments the day the Giants hired their new head coach.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 11 May 2026
Stewart says that the cascade of negative publicity has only bolstered her support and comments on social media seem to agree to an extent.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 11 May 2026
Her comments read as strange to me, perhaps troubling.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 5 May 2026
Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
The friendship betrayal/love triangle of Ciara Miller, West Wilson, and Amanda Batula is still being dissected through thousands of TikTok and Instagram comments.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 30 Apr. 2026
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
Noun
Cherfilus-McCormick made her comments in response to reporters’ questions just before a gathering of members from about 20 Broward Democratic clubs, organized by Barbara Effman, president of the West Broward Democratic Club.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 12 May 2026
Pritchard was trying to be transparent and honest with the Pacers fan base, but people were quick to jump in the comments to make their thoughts, and gripes, known.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
Trump made the comments during an Oval Office event with administration officials, congressional allies, and IVF advocates announcing a new federal directive allowing employers to offer additional fertility insurance packages to employees.
—Haris Alic, The Washington Examiner, 11 May 2026
Harry’s comments came in 2019, after the birth of his son.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 11 May 2026
Trump has made similar comments about Canada.
—Molly Quell, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
Watching and listening to all of the players in Harbaugh’s first NFL Draft class calls to mind Harbaugh’s comments the day the Giants hired their new head coach.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 11 May 2026
Stewart says that the cascade of negative publicity has only bolstered her support and comments on social media seem to agree to an extent.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 11 May 2026
Her comments read as strange to me, perhaps troubling.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 5 May 2026
Verb
Set aside 15 minutes once a week to review which posts performed, which comments sparked conversations, and which DMs led to calls.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
The friendship betrayal/love triangle of Ciara Miller, West Wilson, and Amanda Batula is still being dissected through thousands of TikTok and Instagram comments.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 30 Apr. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comments
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The project highlights growing international interest in elevated Latin American genre cinema blending political commentary, suspense, violence and social critique.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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Below is a brief overview of the gold medalists, along with my tasting notes and BevTest’s commentary.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
Verb
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Benitez was prone to making what were perceived as inflammatory comments about Chelsea in press conferences during his spell on Merseyside — remarks he was not allowed to forget when he was appointed at Stamford Bridge.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Industry outlook and leadership remarks Speaking at the event, ASELSAN President and CEO Ahmet Akyol emphasized the growing importance of autonomy in maritime defense.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
6 May 2026
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The uptick probably reflects the fact that many schools took enforcement seriously and that students turned to other disruptive behaviors.—
Greg Toppo,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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More generally, this reflects Dhont’s approach to the war genre.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2026
Verb
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Lauren McCormick of Squaremouth notes that many people only consider travel insurance for flights or cruises.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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The recovery in achievement rates in the highest poverty districts, the report notes, seems to largely be due to federal relief funds given to state and local governments that were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
16 May 2026
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“Comments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comments. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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