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
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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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Be sure to make achievable goals that also reflect your needs and desires.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
25 Jan. 2025
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Volunteers can help with everything from pension records, field notes made by geographers working on the Mason-Dixon line, to immigration and Census records.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
17 Jan. 2025
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Over glasses of Ruinart champagne, glamorous content creators Jessica Wang, Hannah Bronfman, and Tina Leung swapped notes on their jewelry selections.—
Freya Drohan,
Vogue,
16 Jan. 2025
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An analysis of insurance data by CBS News San Francisco last year found that State Farm also dropped more than 2,000 policies in two other Los Angeles ZIP codes, which include the Brentwood, Calabasas, Hidden Hills and Monte Nido neighborhoods.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
16 Jan. 2025
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The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.—
Rachel Gordan,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Comment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comment. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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