1
as in commenting
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 noticing
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 remarking
Rubio recalled the tight security cooperation between Havana and Caracas, remarking that Cuban agents had infiltrated Venezuelan spy agencies and provided personal security to Maduro.
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Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 3 Jan. 2026
Several followers left complimentary messages, with many remarking on her confidence and youthful appearance.
—Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 28 Dec. 2025
Villa had scouted Guessand closely at Nice, remarking on his uptick in form and change in positioning at the turn of the year.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 12 Dec. 2025
More reports of damaging winds observed across portions of northwestern Louisiana, remarking that storms brought down trees and powerlines.
—Shawnie Caslin Martucci, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2025
By the three month mark, even my two teenage sons were remarking on my sober skin.
—Donna Francis, Allure, 25 Aug. 2025
The video quickly found traction among pet lovers, with users remarking on the visible bond between the two canines.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025
Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 3 Jan. 2026
Several followers left complimentary messages, with many remarking on her confidence and youthful appearance.
—Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 28 Dec. 2025
Villa had scouted Guessand closely at Nice, remarking on his uptick in form and change in positioning at the turn of the year.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 12 Dec. 2025
More reports of damaging winds observed across portions of northwestern Louisiana, remarking that storms brought down trees and powerlines.
—Shawnie Caslin Martucci, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2025
By the three month mark, even my two teenage sons were remarking on my sober skin.
—Donna Francis, Allure, 25 Aug. 2025
The video quickly found traction among pet lovers, with users remarking on the visible bond between the two canines.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for remarking
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Office of Management and Budget policy prohibits executive branch officials from commenting on such releases early and in fact forbids public statements until 30 minutes after the release.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
9 Jan. 2026
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Office of Management and Budget policy bars executive branch officials from commenting on or releasing market-moving economic statistics prior to their official publication, and also prohibits public statements until at least 30 minutes after release.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
9 Jan. 2026
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Or noticing that your hands feel inexplicably stiff and swollen, making simple tasks like opening a jar or even typing feel unusually difficult.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
5 Jan. 2026
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The second witness went inside for safety, then re-emerged, noticing the brothers were fighting, court records state.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Jan. 2026
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Internal fractures revealed in responses The survey also found that nearly 89% of Venezuelans believe Maduro was betrayed by members of his own government, reflecting deep internal fractures within the former ruling camp.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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This spot is perfect for relaxing and reflecting on the serenity all around.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Jan. 2026
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Hotel employees recounted seeing Short make several telephone calls in the lobby that evening, growing increasingly frantic.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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On an average, companies are seeing 25%-35% improvement across important key performance indicators as a direct impact of using AI, the report said.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
15 Jan. 2026
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Although not a belt bag, this structured mini tote bag is worth noting.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Jan. 2026
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Legal experts have said a life sentence is more likely than execution, noting that South Korea has not carried out a death penalty since 1997.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
14 Jan. 2026
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The $10 billion space telescope has also been spotting extremely bright, ultra-compact and incredibly dense galaxies that lack an abundance of dust.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
15 Jan. 2026
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South Lido Beach is a quiet stretch best known for manatee spotting on kayaks, and famed Siesta Beach on nearby Siesta Key has been named best beach in America by TripAdvisor.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
13 Jan. 2026
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Tuesday’s discussion included a question and answer session, which turned into several attendees opining about the criminal justice system more generally, along with other topics.—
Ryan Oehrli
January 7,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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With a $50 million bounty on his head, the CIA openly active in Caracas and US forces mustering in the Caribbean, pundits and politicians throughout the Americas are opining on the Venezuelan president’s fate.—
Max Saltman,
CNN Money,
22 Nov. 2025
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American Civil Liberties Union attorney Joshua Block walked away from questions regarding a recent statement by West Virginia Attorney General John McCuskey addressing allegations of harassment against Block's client, a transgender athlete from West Virginia.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
14 Jan. 2026
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Slotkin is the second senator to face an investigation regarding the video.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Remarking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remarking. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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