1
as in remark
a briefly expressed opinion
just ate the food without offering even a single comment
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2
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
Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
The Washington Examiner contacted both the White House and Sherrill’s office for comment.
—Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 30 Apr. 2026
Sarah Moreno
updated April 29, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
An agency spokesperson declined to comment if there is a bigger target of the investigation.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
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Noun
The Department of Homeland Security did not respond to request for comment in time of publishing.
—Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
The Washington Examiner contacted both the White House and Sherrill’s office for comment.
—Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 30 Apr. 2026
Verb
Poetry and begging The recent case of Isabel Mendoza, an elderly woman who was begging on the streets of Santiago de Cuba to feed her sick husband, has moved Cubans commenting on social media.
—Sarah Moreno
updated April 29, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
An agency spokesperson declined to comment if there is a bigger target of the investigation.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comment
Noun
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With a few notable exceptions, Leo kept his political remarks to the leaders largely diplomatic, using a language of encouragement and subtle messaging rather than headline-grabbing condemnations.—
NICOLE WINFIELD THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
24 Apr. 2026
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The remark conveyed a familiar image of American military power, a projection of being technologically unmatched, logistically dominant and capable of sustaining operations indefinitely.—
James LaPorta,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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April 19 guest commentary The recent commentary on the Colorado Connector rail service was supportive of moving ahead.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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This commentary was published in the Chicago Tribune.—
Jon Duffy,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The names of places, roads, buildings and more, reflect the impact folks in Connecticut have made for hundreds of years.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
27 Apr. 2026
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Redick said the timelines reflect some of the differences between an upper-body injury and a lower-body injury.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Press materials that accompany the album note that Auerbach’s father was diagnosed with esophageal cancer in 2025 and is being cared for in Auerbach’s Nashville home.—
Jon Dolan,
Rolling Stone,
29 Apr. 2026
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The World Bank estimated that an extended disruption could drive energy prices up by almost a quarter compared to 2025; the strait cannot quickly be replaced, Morningstar analysts warned in a note to clients.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Matt Barrows’ analysis Fantasy impact Stribling would have seen top 30 upside if not for the signing of Mike Evans.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The belief that Trump has been following Nixon’s playbook in relation to Iran has been a staple of recent media analysis.—
Fintan O’Toole,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Comment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comment. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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