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
Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2026
According to court documents, Kazmierczak also allegedly made threatening remarks about the Minnesota Democrat before the attack.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 7 May 2026
Alan Gionet, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Every Chicagoan, surely, has had an out-of-town guest who remarked that Lake Michigan was really more like a sea.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Steyer, Villaraigosa and Mahan immediately cut ads from Hinojosa’s remarks.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2026
According to court documents, Kazmierczak also allegedly made threatening remarks about the Minnesota Democrat before the attack.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 7 May 2026
Verb
This snow season, there was what Deems remarked was a pretty normal amount of snow in late Fall and at the start of winter.
—Alan Gionet, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Every Chicagoan, surely, has had an out-of-town guest who remarked that Lake Michigan was really more like a sea.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for remark
Noun
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The comments came two weeks after the House rejected DeSantis’ push to pass bills to expand vaccine exemptions for children entering public schools and to install consumer-friendly regulations on artificial intelligence products and companies.—
Gray Rohrer,
Sun Sentinel,
15 May 2026
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Prophetic comments, considering the Mets won the World Series seven years later in large part due to the success of their young prospects.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Luxury brands’ frustration with e-commerce reflects a broader trend in China.—
Denni Hu,
Footwear News,
11 May 2026
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To tackle those challenges, Kassas and his colleagues use Doppler measurements of signal frequency changes that reflect satellite motions relative to the receiver, along with software algorithms to correct for timing errors.—
Andrew Cunningham,
ArsTechnica,
11 May 2026
Verb
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This year, though, some teammates have noticed Brunson using his voice more.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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On my visits home, my mother might at first pretend not to notice me.—
Nicholas Dawidoff,
New Yorker,
10 May 2026
Noun
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When all is said and done, if Arsenal win the Premier League, Mikel Arteta’s iPad notes for May 2026 could be deserving of a memoir.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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The Met’s wall text accompanying the garment notes that Samms’s textile was not used.—
Lilyanna D'Amato,
ARTnews.com,
13 May 2026
Verb
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The backstory South America’s largest city sprawls as far as the eye can see with towers and highways, which explains how this part of town (not the most central) has become a hub for meetings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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But drivers wouldn’t immediately see that full amount shaved off their bills under a suspension.—
Wyatte Grantham-Philips,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Hear remarks from community leaders and take part in a moment of reflection.—
Kari Barnett,
Sun Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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Much of the programming leans into dialogue and reflection without feeling heavy-handed.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Soon, survey crews showed up, bulldozers were spotted along dusty roads, and the Army Corps of Engineers arranged private meetings.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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Neapolitan pizza is characterized by a round, soft dough with a very thin center and a high, airy crust spotted with bits of char.—
Lauren Schuster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 May 2026
Verb
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The Weiss family, which founded Mel’s Drive-In diner in 1947, had been eyeing the property for years and signed a lease in 2016.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Another director is being sought for this film, which is eying an early 2027 start of shooting date.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
12 May 2026
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“Remark.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remark. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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