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
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
18 June 2026
That said, Obama, in his remarks, alluded to the environment in which his successor has thrived, particularly via social media.
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Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
3 June 2026
Eric also remarked that such a job is impossible to imagine today.
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Peter Hessler,
New Yorker,
31 May 2026
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Noun
Lachlan Murdoch, Fox’s CEO, also delivered public remarks, something no member of his family, which controls Fox, has done in recent memory — or even in the farther past.
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Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
18 June 2026
That said, Obama, in his remarks, alluded to the environment in which his successor has thrived, particularly via social media.
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Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
Verb
Raphael remarked that the late-night crowd often includes other restaurant workers and taco-shop owners who come in after closing their own spots.
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Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
3 June 2026
Eric also remarked that such a job is impossible to imagine today.
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Peter Hessler,
New Yorker,
31 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for remark
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Fox News Digital has reached out to Hochul's office and the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office for comment.
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Michael Hestrin did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
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Trump blames vandalism for the troubles with the reflecting pool renovation, announces people are being arrested.
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The first-of-its-kind event reflected a party eager to experiment and broaden its appeal beyond the traditional political crowd.
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Sensors alone are not a cure for such failures, but better measurements can help engineers notice when important details are changing.
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Pryor also noticed that Black students were frequently more hesitant to participate in these conversations.
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Placide, who has announced this will be his final international tournament, seemed determined to end his career on a high note.
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Take notes on what’s ready to change.
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While many people were surprised to see the warning pop up on their phones, especially those living hundreds of miles from the epicenter, officials say the ShakeAlert system is designed to err on the side of caution.
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She was last seen wearing a black shirt and shorts, police said.
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This work by Helen Cammock, which was commissioned in 2023 and has been on temporary display at the NPG since September 2025, is created and narrated by the artist and includes her personal reflections on historical and current events.
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The Lotus bangles exemplify that thinking—open, architectural lines invite light to pass through the forms, casting reflections and subtle tonal variations as the wrist moves—objects made to engage naturally with the body.
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Within hours, he was spotted on Santa Clara Valley Water District property at Camino Arroyo and Gilman Road.
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The marshals received a tip Tuesday that the man had been spotted at his residence in Meridian, the release said.
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Europe’s largest economy, like many wealthy nations, is eyeing autonomous bots to address its struggling industrial base and aging workforce.
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In any case, chip stocks are down, too, and investors are eying Intel and others with a certain suspicion, at least short-term.
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“Remark.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remark. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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