as in commentary
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 remarks
to make a statement of one's opinion
commenting on recent developments in the Middle East
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Recent Examples of comments
Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 27 Apr. 2026
In the comments section, some viewers said Casablancas represented a model for how artists should take a stand against Israel and its supporters.
—Jackie Hajdenberg, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
Merz made the comments to students while visiting Carolus-Magnus-Gymnasium, a school in Marsberg in the German leader’s home region of Sauerland.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 27 Apr. 2026
OutKick followed up with Rivers about his own ICE comments, and Rivers didn't change his tune at all.
—Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
In September, Kimmel made comments about the response to the assassination of Charlie Kirk (watch it here), a quip that ignited fierce criticism on the right.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 27 Apr. 2026
One of the first steps in allowing users to contribute to news was the addition of comments sections to news stories that were posted online.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
Kimmel was previously suspended last September for one week after controversial comments about Charlie Kirk’s murder.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
Public testimony will not be taken, though public comments were also allowed to be submitted ahead of time.
—Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 13 Apr. 2026
The National Park Service announced Thursday that comments on the Los Angeles Coastal Area Special Resource Study will now be accepted through May 23.
—City News Service, Daily News, 10 Apr. 2026
This week, Dimon released his annual letter to shareholders - a document that comments on banking issues and also assesses risks to the economy, from inflation to the war in Iran.
—Steve Inskeep, NPR, 7 Apr. 2026
Morgan, 62, reacted to the shoutout in PEOPLE's Instagram comments on Friday, April 3.
—Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
After Juancho leaves the house, everyone comments on his physical appearance.
—Xitlalic Montelongo, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
While noirs, of course, critique the crumbling American Dream, Rivera slyly comments on politics.
—Sammy Loren, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
Breezy Johnson got engaged and traded Instagram comments with Taylor Swift.
—The Sports Desk, NBC news, 12 Feb. 2026
Alyssa Milano comments on a ton of my stuff.
—Kate Aurthur, Variety, 8 Feb. 2026
Noun
His comments feel especially pointed considering that throughout the Nancy Guthrie investigation, there has been a lot of focus on Savannah Guthrie’s sister, Annie, and her husband, Tommaso Cioni.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 27 Apr. 2026
In the comments section, some viewers said Casablancas represented a model for how artists should take a stand against Israel and its supporters.
—Jackie Hajdenberg, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
Merz made the comments to students while visiting Carolus-Magnus-Gymnasium, a school in Marsberg in the German leader’s home region of Sauerland.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 27 Apr. 2026
OutKick followed up with Rivers about his own ICE comments, and Rivers didn't change his tune at all.
—Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
In September, Kimmel made comments about the response to the assassination of Charlie Kirk (watch it here), a quip that ignited fierce criticism on the right.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 27 Apr. 2026
One of the first steps in allowing users to contribute to news was the addition of comments sections to news stories that were posted online.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
Kimmel was previously suspended last September for one week after controversial comments about Charlie Kirk’s murder.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
Public testimony will not be taken, though public comments were also allowed to be submitted ahead of time.
—Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
Verb
The uproar over Timothée Chalamet‘s comments on opera and ballet may have died down, but the star’s Call Me by Your Name director has belatedly come to his defense.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 13 Apr. 2026
The National Park Service announced Thursday that comments on the Los Angeles Coastal Area Special Resource Study will now be accepted through May 23.
—City News Service, Daily News, 10 Apr. 2026
This week, Dimon released his annual letter to shareholders - a document that comments on banking issues and also assesses risks to the economy, from inflation to the war in Iran.
—Steve Inskeep, NPR, 7 Apr. 2026
Morgan, 62, reacted to the shoutout in PEOPLE's Instagram comments on Friday, April 3.
—Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
After Juancho leaves the house, everyone comments on his physical appearance.
—Xitlalic Montelongo, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
While noirs, of course, critique the crumbling American Dream, Rivera slyly comments on politics.
—Sammy Loren, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
Breezy Johnson got engaged and traded Instagram comments with Taylor Swift.
—The Sports Desk, NBC news, 12 Feb. 2026
Alyssa Milano comments on a ton of my stuff.
—Kate Aurthur, Variety, 8 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comments
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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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But Pimlott also remarks that Elizabeth was not especially interested in clothes for their own sake.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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In his Tuesday remarks, DeSantis noted legislators have also not completed the budget for the next fiscal year, which could eventually be combined with the redistricting efforts.—
Jim Turner,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Its continued expansion in Germany reflects both the strength of the creative concept from Lotchi and our team’s expertise in delivering experiences at scale.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
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Leaders at the college said the reaffirmation reflects continued progress in academics, operations, financial stability, enrollment growth and governance.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The question of who took the tip jar is a whodunnit in a coffee shop, as the narrator notes.—
Cressida Leyshon,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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In IconArrows pointing outwards Barron’s notes the last time Walmart had a bigger market cap than Berkshire was in April 2013.—
Alex Crippen,
CNBC,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Comments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comments. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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