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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
Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 9 Nov. 2025
But after receiving backlash from within his own party over the comments, Wadephul has sought to stress that his overall view remains in alignment with his party.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra’s pregame message to Heat forward Nikola Jovic was evident in Spoelstra’s postgame comments.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 9 Nov. 2025
The 2025 class also included The White Stripes (Meg White was absent, but Jack White shared her comments), Bad Company, Chubby Checker, Outkast, Soundgarden and Cocker in the performer category.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 9 Nov. 2025
Wales’ comments prompted pushback from some editors.
—Harry Booth, Time, 9 Nov. 2025
Thanks for playing — and share your scores in the comments!
—Mark Cooper, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
In recent weeks, fans expressed concern after Spears posted dancing videos but opted to turn off comments on posts that had cryptic captions about her kids, Jayden James, 19, and Sean Preston, 20.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 8 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
Amber McBride, Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
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
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His 2007 remarks on race were not the first time Watson struck a nerve with his comments.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 9 Nov. 2025
But after receiving backlash from within his own party over the comments, Wadephul has sought to stress that his overall view remains in alignment with his party.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra’s pregame message to Heat forward Nikola Jovic was evident in Spoelstra’s postgame comments.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 9 Nov. 2025
The 2025 class also included The White Stripes (Meg White was absent, but Jack White shared her comments), Bad Company, Chubby Checker, Outkast, Soundgarden and Cocker in the performer category.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 9 Nov. 2025
Wales’ comments prompted pushback from some editors.
—Harry Booth, Time, 9 Nov. 2025
Thanks for playing — and share your scores in the comments!
—Mark Cooper, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
In recent weeks, fans expressed concern after Spears posted dancing videos but opted to turn off comments on posts that had cryptic captions about her kids, Jayden James, 19, and Sean Preston, 20.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 8 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
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This is another young adult novel in verse that comments on the healing nature of poetry!
—Amber McBride, Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
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
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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Leonidas Anagnostou, general manager of Sandblu Resort in Santorini, Greece, notes that families often overlook using the concierge for children's needs.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Nov. 2025
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There are also egos to consider, notes one sales exec, who claims agencies are now reluctant for projects featuring their bigger names to launch without some money committed to paper beforehand.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Comments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comments. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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