as in remarking
to make a statement of one's opinion
commenting on recent developments in the Middle East
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Recent Examples of commenting
But his biggest moment of mainstream exposure came in 1998 with the blockbuster success of the Farrelly brothers comedy There’s Something About Mary, which featured Richman and his trusty drummer Tommy Larkins as the film’s recurring Greek chorus, commenting on the plot in song.
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Al Shipley, SPIN, 24 Apr. 2026
Short History of Comment Sections The history of comment sections dates to the late 1990s, with individual news outlets establishing commenting functions underneath news stories.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Apr. 2026
Zaslav isn’t commenting right now as the Paramount Skydance-WBD transaction undergoes regulatory review.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
The Tisza candidate usually shied away from commenting directly on LGBT issues during his campaign against Orban.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 21 Apr. 2026
While standing near the monitor with the former Vogue editor-in-chief, Brosh McKenna recalled Wintour commenting that there were too many flowers in the shot.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Michaels addressed SNL‘s strong political bent as the sketch comedy traditionally kicks off its episodes with a pointed cold open commenting on current events.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 15 Apr. 2026
Reinhart is among the center's specialists, urging people to pay no attention to social media pundits commenting on the seasonal outlooks who emphasize the potential dimming effect El Niño can have on would-be storms.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
While not commenting directly on Panera’s closure, center owners Coast Income Properties did share a bit of leasing news.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026
Al Shipley, SPIN, 24 Apr. 2026
Short History of Comment Sections The history of comment sections dates to the late 1990s, with individual news outlets establishing commenting functions underneath news stories.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Apr. 2026
Zaslav isn’t commenting right now as the Paramount Skydance-WBD transaction undergoes regulatory review.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
The Tisza candidate usually shied away from commenting directly on LGBT issues during his campaign against Orban.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 21 Apr. 2026
While standing near the monitor with the former Vogue editor-in-chief, Brosh McKenna recalled Wintour commenting that there were too many flowers in the shot.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Michaels addressed SNL‘s strong political bent as the sketch comedy traditionally kicks off its episodes with a pointed cold open commenting on current events.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 15 Apr. 2026
Reinhart is among the center's specialists, urging people to pay no attention to social media pundits commenting on the seasonal outlooks who emphasize the potential dimming effect El Niño can have on would-be storms.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
While not commenting directly on Panera’s closure, center owners Coast Income Properties did share a bit of leasing news.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commenting
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Romney took note of his political journey during his remarks at Monday's celebration, remarking on the bipartisanship that made Romneycare possible.—
Jon Keller,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Best Things to Do Driving, tasting, eating, and remarking about the beauty of this part of California filled our days, and visitors have so many places to see, depending on their interests, from wine to olive oil, craft beer, honey, cheese, and farm-fresh fruit and nuts.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Apr. 2026
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However, the Estée Lauder color brand declined 25 percent, reflecting a tough comparison base compared to the same time last year.—
Denni Hu,
Footwear News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Malloy notes that the practice has expanded its reach through telehealth while also introducing in-person services in response to patient preferences, reflecting an adaptive, hybrid model.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Outside experts generally agreed with the government’s assessment, noting that small amounts of substances such as heavy metals are naturally occurring in the environment.—
Jonel Aleccia,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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An OpenAI spokesperson disputed that allegation, noting that the email the company sends to users who have been deactivated does not include information about creating a new account.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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Disagreeing with presidential actions is one thing, but opining on the psychology behind his decisions shows ignorance.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2026
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The New York Times is cheering them on, opining in a recent editorial that artificially raising the prices of legal cannabis through higher taxes and fees will dissuade adults from consuming it.—
Paul Armentano,
Boston Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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That’s why what this current Magic team is saying – and not saying – matters so much.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche addressed those concerns in an interview with NBC's Meet the Press on Sunday, saying the suspect did not get very far.—
Tamara Keith,
NPR,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Commenting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commenting. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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