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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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
Sean Lee, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
The event will feature remarks by select members of the 2026 ‘The Closers,’ including actor, producer, and activist Karen Pittman, actor and producer Danielle Deadwyler, and chef and advocate JJ Johnson.
—Time Pr, Time, 27 Jan. 2026
The remarks come just weeks after Pennsylvania lawmakers warned Krasner and Philadelphia County Sheriff Rochelle Bilal that any attempt to prosecute or interfere with ICE officers carrying out federal duties could trigger serious legal consequences and potential intervention from Harrisburg.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Vance’s remarks are the antithesis to the neighborism of the Twin Cities, whose people do not share the narcissism of being capable of loving only those who are exactly like them.
—Adam Serwer, The Atlantic, 27 Jan. 2026
An outspoken state senator is scheduled to make remarks Sunday at the International Servant Leaders Museum in Morton Grove, coming as Black History Month commences.
—Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
The congresswoman continued her remarks after the incident.
—John Parkinson, ABC News, 27 Jan. 2026
The remarks will be at the Horizon Events Center in Clive, a suburb of Des Moines.
—Seung Min Kim, Fortune, 27 Jan. 2026
Conway closed his remarks by again calling for resignations.
—Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 26 Jan. 2026
Updates there would be interesting, as would remarks on the upcoming split.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 25 Jan. 2026
This an an excerpt of the rabbi’s remarks.
—Joshua M. Davidson, New York Daily News, 24 Jan. 2026
Harrison remarks that the silhouette is slightly undulated, so your back and behind rest naturally along the subtle curve instead of needing to adjust every five minutes.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 22 Jan. 2026
Trump focused largely on the fate of Greenland in his Davos remarks.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
The president, after his morning remarks, will meet with foreign leaders, before participating in a reception with business leaders.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 21 Jan. 2026
During a public city meeting, the council heard from dozens of residents that brought forth remarks both in full support and avid opposition to the downtown government campus redevelopment plan, One Boca.
—Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 20 Jan. 2026
Democratic Senator Dick Durbin of Illinois raised the issue during Senate floor remarks.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Jan. 2026
Noun
As Lee noted in his opening remarks, gold trading has deep roots in Hong Kong, spanning decades with jewelers, multinational corporations, SMEs, refineries, and investment firms.
—Sean Lee, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
The event will feature remarks by select members of the 2026 ‘The Closers,’ including actor, producer, and activist Karen Pittman, actor and producer Danielle Deadwyler, and chef and advocate JJ Johnson.
—Time Pr, Time, 27 Jan. 2026
The remarks come just weeks after Pennsylvania lawmakers warned Krasner and Philadelphia County Sheriff Rochelle Bilal that any attempt to prosecute or interfere with ICE officers carrying out federal duties could trigger serious legal consequences and potential intervention from Harrisburg.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Vance’s remarks are the antithesis to the neighborism of the Twin Cities, whose people do not share the narcissism of being capable of loving only those who are exactly like them.
—Adam Serwer, The Atlantic, 27 Jan. 2026
An outspoken state senator is scheduled to make remarks Sunday at the International Servant Leaders Museum in Morton Grove, coming as Black History Month commences.
—Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
The congresswoman continued her remarks after the incident.
—John Parkinson, ABC News, 27 Jan. 2026
The remarks will be at the Horizon Events Center in Clive, a suburb of Des Moines.
—Seung Min Kim, Fortune, 27 Jan. 2026
Conway closed his remarks by again calling for resignations.
—Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
Verb
In February 2025, West returned to X and posted a series of comments that were homophobic, racist, misogynistic, and ableist, reiterating his pro-Nazi remarks.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 26 Jan. 2026
Updates there would be interesting, as would remarks on the upcoming split.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 25 Jan. 2026
This an an excerpt of the rabbi’s remarks.
—Joshua M. Davidson, New York Daily News, 24 Jan. 2026
Harrison remarks that the silhouette is slightly undulated, so your back and behind rest naturally along the subtle curve instead of needing to adjust every five minutes.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 22 Jan. 2026
Trump focused largely on the fate of Greenland in his Davos remarks.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
The president, after his morning remarks, will meet with foreign leaders, before participating in a reception with business leaders.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 21 Jan. 2026
During a public city meeting, the council heard from dozens of residents that brought forth remarks both in full support and avid opposition to the downtown government campus redevelopment plan, One Boca.
—Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 20 Jan. 2026
Democratic Senator Dick Durbin of Illinois raised the issue during Senate floor remarks.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for remarks
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Those comments drew public criticism from some congressional Republicans, who accused Noem of rushing to judgement.—
Jennifer Jacobs,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Even the oldest maxim about cab drivers and bell hops giving share prices was tested by relating an anecdote about comments in his village pub from locals and complete strangers firing questions at him and a fellow gold trader about the gold price.—
Tim Treadgold,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The project also reflects Beijing’s broader effort to anchor long-term energy security with low-carbon baseload power.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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According to Leo Park, founder of Seoul Beauty Club, the global rise of K-Beauty and J-Beauty reflects something far deeper than aesthetics.—
Corein Carter,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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At the same time, Dell notices the popularity of platforms that let people raise money, and the rise of the creator economy, where a person can be rewarded for putting their rawest self on display.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Jan. 2026
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One character, an undertaker, notices that death seems to have been suspended.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Her braised short rib recipe calls for a full bottle of dry red wine (for acidity and earthiness) and a bottle of Guinness beer (for malty and caramel notes).—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Jan. 2026
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These Cabernets often deliver bold black currant, plum, and dark chocolate flavors, layered with savory iron, dusty spice, herbs, and mineral notes.—
Liz Thach,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Talarico’s numbers are notable and underscore the Senate Democratic primary will be hard-fought as the party eyes the chance to flip a Senate seat in the Lone Star State.—
Caroline Vakil,
The Hill,
2 Jan. 2026
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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
Verb
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Enterprising group member Freddy (Delaney Quinn) spots the paperback Josh was reading in the trash bin, spattered in blood.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Jan. 2026
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Their 4-3 win on Tuesday over the New York Rangers, a team that essentially waved the white flag last week, kept the Kings in a six-team mix for what could be three Western Conference spots up for grabs.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
21 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Opgenhaffen sees particular opportunity in modernizing the traditional South Asian eye look — updating the classic coal liner with plum shades and browns that can transition from day to evening.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
Footwear News,
26 Jan. 2026
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Downs says maintenance issues are what his crew sees the most.—
Alysia Burgio,
CBS News,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Meanwhile, the administration’s National Security Strategy regards Russia and China not as adversaries or even competitors but as partners in carving up the world.—
Robert Kagan,
The Atlantic,
18 Jan. 2026
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China regards Taiwan as its own territory and maintains its right to take control of the island one day, including by force.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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