1
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
Alex Heigl, People.com, 23 Jan. 2025
The Washington Examiner reached out to Costco for comment.
—Jenny Goldsberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 23 Jan. 2025
Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 23 Jan. 2025
Several friends and fans commented on Piper's post in support of her latest journey, including model Tanya Bardsley, actress Amy Jackson and journalist Ranvir Singh.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 11 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Reps for Brown, Live Nation, and the other men named in the lawsuits did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's requests for comment.
—Alex Heigl, People.com, 23 Jan. 2025
The Washington Examiner reached out to Costco for comment.
—Jenny Goldsberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 23 Jan. 2025
Verb
The news comes amid apparent financial troubles at the finance and production company’s majority owner Vine Alternative Investments, though Vine did not comment on Mosko’s exit Thursday.
—Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 23 Jan. 2025
Several friends and fans commented on Piper's post in support of her latest journey, including model Tanya Bardsley, actress Amy Jackson and journalist Ranvir Singh.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 11 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comment
Noun
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In her departing remarks, Wolcott voiced satisfaction at the number of women — eight — now on the council, the most in history.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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Early on in her remarks, Satter was moved to tears while detailing the tragic fire that claimed her home.—
Chris Gardner,
The Hollywood Reporter,
25 Jan. 2025
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Hilton’s commentary on his YouTube channel (which has 475,000 subscribers) is rabid in its anti-Lively tilt.—
Gary Baum,
The Hollywood Reporter,
24 Jan. 2025
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By now, the commentary is as essential to South Park as the comedy.—
Sezin Keohler,
EW.com,
24 Jan. 2025
Verb
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When a planet retrogrades, its energy is turned inward which, in turn, encourages us to reflect on our personal lives.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
26 Jan. 2025
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In a recent interview with Billboard, Jennie reflected on the deeply personal journey of creating Ruby.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
25 Jan. 2025
Noun
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On that note, here’s what else is happening around the West: FALLOUT FROM THE FIRES (Mandel Ngan / AFP/Getty Images) President Trump visited Los Angeles on Friday to see the destruction from the Palisades fire.—
Sammy Roth,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2025
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If the package ends up on a somewhat deflated, flat note of despair the fault lies more with history and probably deadline pressure to get the film finished for Sundance, missing out on the most recent hostage releases.—
Leslie Felperin,
The Hollywood Reporter,
28 Jan. 2025
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According to a 2023 analysis by KFF, Medicaid provides a critical safety net to a significant swath of Americans.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
28 Jan. 2025
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Sign up for the Nuggets Insider to get all our NBA analysis.—
Bennett Durando,
The Denver Post,
28 Jan. 2025
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“Comment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comment. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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