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as in remark
a briefly expressed opinion
just ate the food without offering even a single comment
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as in commentary
comments plural
a series of explanations or observations on something (as an event)
the pundit's comments on the political events of the previous week were astute as usual
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as in to remark
to make a statement of one's opinion
commenting on recent developments in the Middle East
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Recent Examples of comment
Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 24 Dec. 2024
Fink, Mellon and the Trump transition did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
—Zach Everson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Claudia Levens, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Spokespeople for Fischbach and Joyce declined to comment, while spokespeople for Garbarino and Rutherford did not respond to requests for comment.
—Andrew Solender, Axios, 23 Dec. 2024
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Noun
In the YouTube comments, there is plenty of discourse on that topic, which is exactly what the creators intended.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 24 Dec. 2024
Fink, Mellon and the Trump transition did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
—Zach Everson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Verb
Surges confirmed the store's closure, but declined to comment further.
—Claudia Levens, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Spokespeople for Fischbach and Joyce declined to comment, while spokespeople for Garbarino and Rutherford did not respond to requests for comment.
—Andrew Solender, Axios, 23 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comment
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Conservative commentator Ann Coulter had similar remarks.Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 27 Dec. 2024
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The 76-year-old British monarch delivered his speech from Fitzrovia Chapel, a community space in London and a former hospital chapel, circumventing tradition as typically monarchs deliver their holiday remarks from a castle or a palace.Filip Timotija, The Hill, 25 Dec. 2024
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The Olympics opening ceremony shined with best of Paris and France, but failed as TV: Often enough the grandeur, audacity and nuttiness of the opening ceremony shone through onscreen, but commentary, cutaways and commercials fragmented the experience this time, our critic writes.Los Angeles Times Staff, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2024
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Teddy has married Clara’s best friend, a woman from a very different station in life, and the subtle excavations of their varying perspective offers a subtle social commentary, laid on top of this propulsive and highly entertaining thriller.Vogue, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
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These areas accounted for 71% of corporate deal activity through Q3 2024, reflecting strong demand and strategic importance.Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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To critics, Altman's potential for immense personal gains under the new structure reflects a stark departure from Altman's previous stance that accepting equity in the company might conflict with OpenAI's mission to serve humanity—not enrich its leadership.Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 27 Dec. 2024
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Editor's note: This is not a list of every race in Charlotte.Ashley Mahoney, Axios, 17 Dec. 2024
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The centuries-old note will forever change the way the couple sees their love story.Shannon Carlin, TIME, 17 Dec. 2024
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With comprehensive data analysis, doctors can offer more targeted care and improve health outcomes.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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Global analysis firm SportsTechX measured less than $1 billion invested across the industry in 2014.Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Comment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comment. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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