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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1
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
Rachel Ventresca, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
Here is a full transcript of Johnson's remarks.
—Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Averi Harper, ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
Just like the president’s remarks, the rebuttal is usually remembered only when something goes wrong.
—Michael Collins, USA Today, 25 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Kempczinski is far from the first fast food chief executive to discover the hard way that their off-the-cuff remarks can take on a second life across social media.
—Rachel Ventresca, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
Here is a full transcript of Johnson's remarks.
—Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Verb
In any midterm year, the president faces political headwinds when delivering State of the Union remarks.
—Averi Harper, ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
Just like the president’s remarks, the rebuttal is usually remembered only when something goes wrong.
—Michael Collins, USA Today, 25 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for remark
Noun
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The Department of Administration, which manages state property and leases, did not immediately respond to a request for comment.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Mar. 2026
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Entertainment Weekly has reached out to the White House for comment.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Some policy defenders contend that the labor market weakness reflects adjustments to immigration restrictions rather than fundamental economic failure, positioning this as a deliberate policy choice rather than an economic failure.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Still, the broader bond rout reflects anxiety about the global economy after crude oil surged toward $120 a barrel, up almost 80% since the Iran war began and disrupted shipments from the Middle East.—
Marcus Wong,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Trooper noticed signs of possible criminal activity during the stop and a K-9 unit from the Live Oak County Sheriff’s Office was called for further investigation, according to the release.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Mar. 2026
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The team’s heart and soul noticed.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Bret Johnson said as a high school football coach at Mission Viejo, his father wrote notes on yellow legal pads and received assistance from aids to send emails.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
12 Mar. 2026
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Family members, supporters of the defendants and law enforcement officers sat through hours of closing arguments and instructions to jurors, with some scribbling notes and others dabbing tears from their eyes.—
Sarah Bahari,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Global art markets saw modest growth in 2025 after two years of decline — but the recovery is partial and fragile.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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Offensively, the Cowboys were clearly comfortable seeing TCU’s style of defense for a third time.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Mar. 2026
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The interview spanned the full breadth of Maas’s career and creative life, from exclusive release dates and fan theories about beloved characters to deeply personal reflections on the emotional labor behind her writing process.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
5 Mar. 2026
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The Announcement The interview, hosted by Alex Cooper, covered major ground — from exclusive new book details to screen adaptations, fan theories and personal reflections on Maas’s creative process.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The feature used details of multiple tech writers, as spotted by The Verge, including some of the publication's own staff and others from Bloomberg, Digital Foundry, IGN, Tom's Guide, Rock Paper Shotgun, and others.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
12 Mar. 2026
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Aviation enthusiasts spotted the latest plane and took to Reddit to discuss its maneuverings.—
Terry Castleman,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Newsom has largely expressed opposition to new revenue raising proposals, and is widely seen to be eyeing a 2028 presidential campaign.—
Andrew Graham
March 9,
Sacbee.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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Oak Park officials are eying a bank building for a new police station and an addition at Village Hall for a new room for Village Board meetings.—
Alice Fabbre,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Remark.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remark. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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