as in comment
a briefly expressed opinion
the director made some short remarks about the new museum before officially opening the doors to visitors
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as in to comment
to make a statement of one's opinion
her date awkwardly remarked on the attractiveness of the background music in the restaurant
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as in to notice
to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes
I remarked the change in her hair color but didn't think it would be polite to say anything other than she was looking good
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Recent Examples of remark
Volodymyr Yurchuk, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Vance, in his remarks in Hungary, vowed the war would resume unless Tehran followed through on its promise to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, where around 110 ships traveled daily before the war broke out.
—Katherine Doyle, NBC news, 9 Apr. 2026
Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
Although September’s attack had an even wider reach, the threat was quickly contained, with some experts remarking that the hacker appeared sloppy.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Zelensky made his first public acknowledgment of the operations Wednesday in remarks to reporters that were embargoed until Friday.
—Volodymyr Yurchuk, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Vance, in his remarks in Hungary, vowed the war would resume unless Tehran followed through on its promise to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, where around 110 ships traveled daily before the war broke out.
—Katherine Doyle, NBC news, 9 Apr. 2026
Verb
While Heinrich ponders the misfiring neurons in the brain of a mass shooter, Jack’s pursuit of Mink—a character whose skin color and ambiguous ethnicity Jack remarks on repeatedly—leads him directly into the urban teeth of the War on Drugs.
—Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
Although September’s attack had an even wider reach, the threat was quickly contained, with some experts remarking that the hacker appeared sloppy.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for remark
Noun
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An attorney for Lashley could not immediately be reached for comment.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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Representatives from the Cushman School did not respond to requests for comment.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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That is also reflected in the latest analysis of the bill by senate staff, which includes possible new wording focusing only on the assessment and not on establishing a new policy to bring back grizzlies.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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The broader Baha Mar resort carries more of that focus, particularly through the wildlife sanctuary and marine programming, which reflect the property's emphasis on conservation and environmental education.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Women suffering through the hot flashes, night sweats, mood changes and sleep problems that can come with menopause — all while looking in the mirror and noticing signs of aging — are being bombarded with products.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Apr. 2026
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The passenger in the back eventually looked up from her phone, noticed Louise, and locked eyes with this bewildered-looking woman blocking the crosswalk.—
Catherine Lacey,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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School notes show at times, Jojo left the classroom without permission, threw things and tried to hit a classmate.—
Cheryl Fiandaca,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Unlike the standard-level course, the dual credit option separates anatomy, or structure, from physiology, or function to allow for deeper investigation, Howard’s presentation notes.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Horner also talked about being concerned about losing his job, wanting to see his child and worrying about what was going to happen to him, Espinoza said.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2026
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The people were lodging complaints about the government's intensifying crackdown on the internet that has seen regular shutdowns of cellphone internet connections, blocked popular messaging apps and cut access to thousands of other websites and digital services.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The algorithms, Zhu explained, filter out unwanted noise such as moonlight reflections, auroral light, the shadowing by clouds and vegetation, and even differences caused by the viewing angle of the satellite during different passes.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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And so, the intensity of your desire to do that might be a good reflection of how much soft power that country is exercising.—
Fatma Tanis,
NPR,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Byron Nelson rallies to dump Keller, sweep series Trophy Club Byron Nelson spotted Keller a couple of runs in the top of the first, but rallied with 4 in the third and 3 in the sixth to ease past the Indians 10-6 in a District 4-6A game on Tuesday at Byron Nelson High School.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
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As Consequence of Sound notes, a billboard advertising the album was spotted on the route to Indio, California, the site of Coachella.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2026
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Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund has shown interest in a team in London; Qatar Sports Investment, the owners of soccer giant PSG, is eying one in Paris; and RedBird Capital, which owns AC Milan and is an investor in Paramount, wants a team in Milan.—
Mike Vorkunov,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Business leaders look everywhere for inspiration, from eyeing their peers’ successes to tapping industry vets for insight.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Remark.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remark. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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