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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2
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
Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 9 Nov. 2025
His remarks come after reports that priests and pastoral workers have been unable to bring communion to those detained.
—Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Chmerkovskiy then also remarked on the public's criticisms about his DWTS tenure.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Watson’s combination of scientific achievement and controversial remarks created a complicated legacy.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 9 Nov. 2025
His remarks come after reports that priests and pastoral workers have been unable to bring communion to those detained.
—Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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
Chmerkovskiy then also remarked on the public's criticisms about his DWTS tenure.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for remark
Noun
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Beijing, meanwhile, has defended its position and Xue’s comments.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
12 Nov. 2025
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Kyle Parker, a spokesperson for the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office, deferred comment to the District Attorney’s Office.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
12 Nov. 2025
Verb
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With about 90% of ballots counted, California voters passed Proposition 50 by a wide margin, but results from the Sacramento region reflect a community split on the measure.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Tuesday's losses by the GOP could be viewed as a barometer for voter attitudes ahead of the 2026 midterms, reflecting broader dissatisfaction among core Republican constituencies and raising questions about the party's direction and messaging.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Teams that set meeting windows, encourage short breaks, and support ergonomic basics may notice steadier output and fewer end-of-week slumps, especially when people adjust lighting, seat height, and screen distance to reduce eye strain.—
Jason Phillips,
IndyStar,
11 Nov. 2025
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And when his hospital finally reopened, in February of the following year, doctors began noticing unexpected changes.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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This ends in a note of possible hope.—
Gerrad Hall,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Nov. 2025
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The 29th edition of the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival (PÖFF) is officially off to the races after opening on Friday on a musical note, courtesy of Catalan artist Maria Arnal.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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But travelers could still see flight cuts even if the government were to reopen next week, as the FAA’s order requires airlines to cancel flights days in advance.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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Roaches were seen in the restrooms.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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That evening, his team-mates at Bottesford gathered in their clubhouse following a 2-2 draw at home to Golcar United, where there had been a moment of reflection ahead of kick-off.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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The death of former Vice President Dick Cheney earlier this week has evoked divisive reflections across the United States toward one of Washington's most influential figures of the century.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The tech can interpret brain scans twice as accurately as professionals examining stroke patients, spot more bone fractures than humans can, and detect early signs of more than 1,000 diseases.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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Even Selena Gomez is in on it, as the actress and singer was recently spotted sporting a pair of deep brown Adidas Handball Spezial sneakers, proving that the trend has officially hit the A-list.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The White House recently signaled a new security initiative with Qatar, and Riyadh is understood to be eyeing a similar framework with Washington.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Top banks from Kenya, Nigeria, Tanzania, and South Africa are among the newly arrived or expanding institutions over the past 18 months as their leaders eye a market that still produces higher than average banking profits.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Remark.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remark. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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