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
CBS News, 17 Apr. 2025
An attorney who represented Schiele in the case did not respond to a request for comment Thursday.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2025
Michael Wayland,yun Li, CNBC, 18 Apr. 2025
Hey, If Cochran can show up on a yacht to give a fellow returning player some advice, then why can’t my boy Penner be out there for an entire season just to comment on Probst’s commentary?
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 17 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Messages sent to Pocatello Police Chief Roger Schei seeking comment were not immediately returned.
—CBS News, 17 Apr. 2025
An attorney who represented Schiele in the case did not respond to a request for comment Thursday.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2025
Verb
Hertz declined to comment Friday on Ackman’s stake in the company.
—Michael Wayland,yun Li, CNBC, 18 Apr. 2025
Hey, If Cochran can show up on a yacht to give a fellow returning player some advice, then why can’t my boy Penner be out there for an entire season just to comment on Probst’s commentary?
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comment
Noun
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This article was updated with additional information and remarks.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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His office did not respond when asked if the governor’s remarks meant the state would continue to enforce the state immigration law despite the court order.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
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Sign up for my newsletter for more reviews and commentary on entertainment and culture.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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Whatever might be inferred from these changes, her findings are now cited in commentary about the Gospel of John and have inspired a lively debate in current scholarship.—
Eliza Griswold,
New Yorker,
19 Apr. 2025
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Legends Hotel Peyton Premium Smooth Sateen Bed Sheet Set, $244 To streamline our list, all prices shown reflect queen-size picks.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
20 Apr. 2025
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Engaging residents in the planning process to ensure that development reflects community values and priorities.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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As his recruitment post notes, small businesses may well be disproportionately harmed by the tariffs and thus are the perfect plaintiffs.—
Cristian Farias,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2025
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The 10-year U.S. Treasury note was up 14 basis points to 4.40 as a multi-day bond rout continued.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
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Forbes Daily: Join over 1 million Forbes Daily subscribers and get our best stories, exclusive reporting and essential analysis of the day’s news in your inbox every weekday.—
Larry Fleisher,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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In a new analysis of Australia’s evolving entertainment landscape, research firm Media Partners Asia (MPA) projects the country’s video industry will reach $12.3 billion in total revenue by 2030.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Comment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comment. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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