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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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
W. James Antle Iii, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
Conversations from Industry Leaders The summit began with remarks from Bill Kramer, CEO of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, who spoke to the enduring connection between Hollywood’s legacy and the future of digital creativity.
—Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
On Thursday morning, during the opening of MSNBC's Morning Joe show, host Joe Scarborough, a former Republican member of the House of Representatives, praised MSNBC's leadership in condemning Dowd's remarks.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 11 Sep. 2025
The remarks came on one of several occasions during which Kirk publicly discussed having received death threats and taken security measures to address them.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2025
Still, Powell suggested in remarks in August that tariffs could simply lead to a one-time increase in prices, rather than ongoing inflation.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
Critics, including Republican lawmakers and conservative commentators, blasted the remarks as tone-deaf toward the victim and public safety.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
The suspect's mother has made similar remarks.
—Dan Gooding
shane Croucher
jason Lemon, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Just before his spring remarks, an April 29 mass shooting left four people dead.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Ted Johnson, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025
Hamilton remarks that the 1960s saw its own wave of assassinations.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 11 Sep. 2025
Russia is not alone in rejecting von der Leyen’s remarks, as Germany also expressed doubt about the proposal.
—Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
When asked about the perfect wedding spell trend, Tee remarks that customers still ask for love spells, but the impetus is more often a desire for retention, since financial stress can negatively affect romantic relationships.
—Taylor Crumpton, Time, 2 Sep. 2025
As the announcer remarks upon how the normally meticulous and unflappable Haines is playing with an uncommon aggression, Hitchcock’s urgent camerawork and rapid cuts show Guy, pressed for time and needing to make a hasty exit, playing at a pace that would give Rafael Nadal an aneurysm.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2025
This echoes remarks his envoy Steve Witkoff made after the latest round of talks collapsed, slamming Hamas as uncoordinated and not acting in good faith and saying the US would explore alternative options to secure hostage release and stabilize Gaza.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2025
In one scene, Duchess Meghan remarks that her husband doesn't like lobster.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2025
Summer Mersinger, former CFTC commissioner and current CEO of the Blockchain Association, joined Waller for a fireside conversation after Waller’s remarks.
—Becca Bratcher, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Noun
But Newsom seems to have found his footing nationally by catering to angry anti-Trump Democrats, his conciliatory remarks in the aftermath of Kirk’s shooting notwithstanding.
—W. James Antle Iii, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
Conversations from Industry Leaders The summit began with remarks from Bill Kramer, CEO of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, who spoke to the enduring connection between Hollywood’s legacy and the future of digital creativity.
—Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
On Thursday morning, during the opening of MSNBC's Morning Joe show, host Joe Scarborough, a former Republican member of the House of Representatives, praised MSNBC's leadership in condemning Dowd's remarks.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 11 Sep. 2025
The remarks came on one of several occasions during which Kirk publicly discussed having received death threats and taken security measures to address them.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2025
Still, Powell suggested in remarks in August that tariffs could simply lead to a one-time increase in prices, rather than ongoing inflation.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
Critics, including Republican lawmakers and conservative commentators, blasted the remarks as tone-deaf toward the victim and public safety.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
The suspect's mother has made similar remarks.
—Dan Gooding
shane Croucher
jason Lemon, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Just before his spring remarks, an April 29 mass shooting left four people dead.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
After Dowd’s remarks, MSNBC immediately came under intense criticism on social media.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025
Hamilton remarks that the 1960s saw its own wave of assassinations.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 11 Sep. 2025
Russia is not alone in rejecting von der Leyen’s remarks, as Germany also expressed doubt about the proposal.
—Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
When asked about the perfect wedding spell trend, Tee remarks that customers still ask for love spells, but the impetus is more often a desire for retention, since financial stress can negatively affect romantic relationships.
—Taylor Crumpton, Time, 2 Sep. 2025
As the announcer remarks upon how the normally meticulous and unflappable Haines is playing with an uncommon aggression, Hitchcock’s urgent camerawork and rapid cuts show Guy, pressed for time and needing to make a hasty exit, playing at a pace that would give Rafael Nadal an aneurysm.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2025
This echoes remarks his envoy Steve Witkoff made after the latest round of talks collapsed, slamming Hamas as uncoordinated and not acting in good faith and saying the US would explore alternative options to secure hostage release and stabilize Gaza.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2025
In one scene, Duchess Meghan remarks that her husband doesn't like lobster.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2025
Summer Mersinger, former CFTC commissioner and current CEO of the Blockchain Association, joined Waller for a fireside conversation after Waller’s remarks.
—Becca Bratcher, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for remarks
Noun
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In Iowa last month, the state's insurance commissioner weighed increases ranging from 3% to 37% against a stream of angry public comments.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Sep. 2025
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In the days following the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, numerous workers have been fired for their comments on his death, among them MSNBC political analyst Matthew Dowd.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Growth in these roles reflects investment in innovation, especially where energy and health intersect.—
Monica Sanders,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Kirk’s death reflects a sizable increase in threats against officeholders and politicians at the local and federal level.—
Arie Perliger,
The Conversation,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Consider the first scene of the pilot, in which Issa notices a man on the subway masturbating in her direction and takes justice into her own hands when no one does anything to stop him.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
15 Sep. 2025
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However, Walmart has also trimmed some of its tech jobs in the Bay Area this year, WARN notices the company has filed with the state EDD show.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
10 Sep. 2025
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At the 2025 ceremony, Cristin Milioti, accepting for The Penguin, pulled out the back of her therapy notes.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Most recently, President Joe Biden chose him in 2021 to serve on his Presidential Commission on the Supreme Court of the United States, Tribe's Harvard bio notes.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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As the hotel eyes its next half century, Skaletsky sees an even bolder approach to hospitality.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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If one employee spots profanity or offensive language in an application, then it is sent to another employee, and possibly moved up the chain.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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When a chameleon spots a bug, tiny muscles adjust the lens until the target is perfectly in focus, and that adjustment tells them exactly how far away dinner is.—
Popular Science Team,
Popular Science,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Carlota sees Cherry hiding it, and puts it back in Laura’s room.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
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Designers explored the full spectrum for spring 2025, and this fall sees the check revival continue its reign.—
Andrea Zendejas,
Vogue,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But Timothy regards what happened as a toxic betrayal.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
28 Aug. 2025
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The North Korean leadership regards such dependence as burdensome, especially regarding China.—
Andrei Lankov,
Time,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Remarks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remarks. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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