as in comments
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 reflects
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 notices
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 remarks
City News Service, Daily News, 10 Jan. 2026
Entertainment Weekly has reached out to multiple Charmed producers for comment on McGowan's remarks.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Jan. 2026
Newsom further revealed the limits of his rationality with his remarks on the high-speed rail boondoggle.
—Sal Rodriguez, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026
Despite his remarks, Trump is no fan of exercise himself, aside from his time spent on the golf course.
—Greta Bjornson, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Advertisement In response to a request for comment, the White House referred TIME to the President’s remarks on Thursday.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 9 Jan. 2026
Some on the right accused Frey of incitement over his remarks.
—Eric Lutz, Vanity Fair, 8 Jan. 2026
Ye’s inflammatory remarks resulted in corporations such as Universal Music Group, Balenciaga, Gap and Adidas cutting ties with him.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 6 Nov. 2025
To mark the moment, Burnett will visit the UCLA campus Thursday evening to present remarks while joined by her Palm Royale creator and showrunner Abe Sylvia, who also just so happens to be a graduate of UCLA’s TFT.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2025
Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Nov. 2025
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
When reached for comment, the Consulate-General of Japan in Hong Kong referred Newsweek to remarks that then-Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya—who left the role on October 21—made last week.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
As Preferred Hotels & Resorts CEO Lindsey Ueberroth remarks, the initiative draws on insights from the brand’s 2025 Luxury Travel Report, which showed that most affluent travelers crave once-in-a-lifetime moments, particularly experiential travel curated by insiders.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2025
Cantwell, the lead sponsor of the Democratic college sports reform bill called the SAFE Act, followed up on Friday by memorializing her Knight Commission remarks in a letter sent to each of the Big Ten school presidents, warning them away from the temptation of Wall Street.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Newsom has gone after Trump in recent weeks on a host of topics, including the president’s weight and climate change remarks.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 1 Oct. 2025
The broadcasting giants refused to air the first few episodes of the talk show's return despite Disney and ABC ending Jimmy Kimmel's suspension, following remarks the late-show host made about the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
If that group travels together and delivers in-person remarks, the Charlie Kirk memorial would seem a rare event that doesn’t involve another head of state, living or dead.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 21 Sep. 2025
Noun
Park’s remarks came two days after the official one-year anniversary of the start of the fires.
—City News Service, Daily News, 10 Jan. 2026
Entertainment Weekly has reached out to multiple Charmed producers for comment on McGowan's remarks.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Jan. 2026
Newsom further revealed the limits of his rationality with his remarks on the high-speed rail boondoggle.
—Sal Rodriguez, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026
Despite his remarks, Trump is no fan of exercise himself, aside from his time spent on the golf course.
—Greta Bjornson, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Advertisement In response to a request for comment, the White House referred TIME to the President’s remarks on Thursday.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 9 Jan. 2026
Some on the right accused Frey of incitement over his remarks.
—Eric Lutz, Vanity Fair, 8 Jan. 2026
Ye’s inflammatory remarks resulted in corporations such as Universal Music Group, Balenciaga, Gap and Adidas cutting ties with him.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 6 Nov. 2025
To mark the moment, Burnett will visit the UCLA campus Thursday evening to present remarks while joined by her Palm Royale creator and showrunner Abe Sylvia, who also just so happens to be a graduate of UCLA’s TFT.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2025
Verb
The endorsement was predominately displayed on backdrop of Wambsganss’ remarks.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Nov. 2025
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
When reached for comment, the Consulate-General of Japan in Hong Kong referred Newsweek to remarks that then-Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya—who left the role on October 21—made last week.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
As Preferred Hotels & Resorts CEO Lindsey Ueberroth remarks, the initiative draws on insights from the brand’s 2025 Luxury Travel Report, which showed that most affluent travelers crave once-in-a-lifetime moments, particularly experiential travel curated by insiders.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2025
Cantwell, the lead sponsor of the Democratic college sports reform bill called the SAFE Act, followed up on Friday by memorializing her Knight Commission remarks in a letter sent to each of the Big Ten school presidents, warning them away from the temptation of Wall Street.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Newsom has gone after Trump in recent weeks on a host of topics, including the president’s weight and climate change remarks.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 1 Oct. 2025
The broadcasting giants refused to air the first few episodes of the talk show's return despite Disney and ABC ending Jimmy Kimmel's suspension, following remarks the late-show host made about the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
If that group travels together and delivers in-person remarks, the Charlie Kirk memorial would seem a rare event that doesn’t involve another head of state, living or dead.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 21 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for remarks
Noun
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His 2007 remarks on race were not the first time Watson struck a nerve with his comments.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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But after receiving backlash from within his own party over the comments, Wadephul has sought to stress that his overall view remains in alignment with his party.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The strategy reflects McDonald's broader push to lean on nostalgia and popular partnerships to drive traffic and loyalty at a time when consumers are growing more cautious about spending, the outlet reported, citing a recent earnings call.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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The transition to the E-130J reflects a broader trend in uplifting legacy strategic communication systems to platforms that can better accommodate evolving technology, threats, and mission requirements.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Later, after showing Joe how to work the Jet Ski crane, Nathan gets hit in the face by the hook — at the same time that Max notices that another Jet Ski has floated away and runs to get it.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
6 Jan. 2026
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Baer also notices her clients gravitate toward pieces that feel human and grounded.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The prosecutor’s spokesperson said Yeo was making excuses that did not make sense about the notes discovered on his mobile phone.—
Reuters 2 hr ago,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
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In this edition, translators Ana Martínez and Heather Hennes add a preface and explanatory notes that give additional context to the story.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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However, if the governing body eyes a group of six or seven, Aledo could stay with the Dallas-Fort Worth teams, as the Bearcats are farther east than Weatherford and Granbury.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Dec. 2025
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For the Colts, the injury is a massive loss as the team eyes a playoff spot.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
13 Dec. 2025
Verb
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As a train barrels toward her near the final moments of the video, Perry spots a daisy on the tracks — seemingly a nod to her daughter — and dodges disaster.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Rene Lima, a grower in Chicago who is set to inaugurate a cannabis education platform for Spanish-speaking seniors, spots a clear and promising pathway for DEI.—
Mennlay Golokeh Aggrey,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Every time a customer pays with a credit card, 2 to 4 percent of that sale is siphoned off before a business ever sees the money.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Jan. 2026
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Qu said the company sees it as a hobby-grade product aimed at users who want a closer approximation of real piloting.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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New York Attorney General Letitia James asked a federal judge Friday to dismiss a mortgage fraud case against her, calling it a vindictive and politically motivated prosecution brought at the behest of a president who regards her as an enemy.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
8 Nov. 2025
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The law regards grocery stores in Arizona as food establishments, subject to health inspections, and the county cited 20 of them with the most serious violations in October.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Remarks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remarks. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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