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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And North’s remark and Goodell’s comment about playing a game in Asia shows the league seems open to sending teams nearly anywhere. ‘Mini Super Bowl’ North said planning for international games begins years in advance.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
18 Apr. 2025
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The remarks prompted a steep drop in securities markets.—
Elizabeth Crisp,
The Hill,
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
Verb
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There are only four units and the James mortgage reflects that.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
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
Noun
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The honey notes are sweeter but more complex than your typical cocktail syrup.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
22 Apr. 2025
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Did husband and wife discuss each weekly session based on her notes?—
Heller McAlpin,
NPR,
22 Apr. 2025
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Sign up for the Avalanche Insider to get all our NHL analysis.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
22 Apr. 2025
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Between February 2017 and February 2018, there were as many as 25,000 such cases of custody relinquishment nationwide, according to an analysis published in January by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.—
Michaela Ramm,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Comment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comment. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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