1
as in remark
a briefly expressed opinion
just ate the food without offering even a single comment
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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
Jenna Thompson
july 3,
Kansas City Star,
3 July 2026
McHenry did not respond to a request for comment about the renaming.
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Danielle Battaglia,
Charlotte Observer,
3 July 2026
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
An employee from the sheriff's office declined to comment on the date or circumstances of his arrest on Wednesday.
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Arkansas Online,
1 July 2026
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Noun
The comments section featured a mixture of grieving, confused fans.
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Jenna Thompson
july 3,
Kansas City Star,
3 July 2026
McHenry did not respond to a request for comment about the renaming.
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Danielle Battaglia,
Charlotte Observer,
3 July 2026
Verb
Guests have commented online on the beauty of the grounds, the rooms and the open layout of the hotel itself.
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Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
An employee from the sheriff's office declined to comment on the date or circumstances of his arrest on Wednesday.
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Arkansas Online,
1 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comment
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In remarks to his Assembly colleagues, Alvarez described the bill as a step toward reforming leadership of the state’s education system but teased forthcoming policymaking, with more input from teachers and other education groups.
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This incident adds to a long history of controversies, including founder Chip Wilson's past insensitive remarks, recurring quality issues with sheer yoga pants, false health claims, and a recent PFAS investigation.
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Nothing can prepare you for the album art writ large on the inside flap, but the lavish haircut photos galore and commentary from folks like producer Bob Rock and then-bassist Jason Newsted are illuminating.
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Included in the bonus features is a commentary track by director David Frankel, writer Aline Brosh McKenna and costume designer Molly Rogers.
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Trump blames vandalism for the troubles with the reflecting pool renovation, announces people are being arrested.
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The first-of-its-kind event reflected a party eager to experiment and broaden its appeal beyond the traditional political crowd.
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Placide, who has announced this will be his final international tournament, seemed determined to end his career on a high note.
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Take notes on what’s ready to change.
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The nation’s wealthiest suburb is Scarsdale, in New York’s leafy Westchester County, with an average household income of $612,591 in 2024, according to an analysis released June 1 by the personal finance site MoneyLion.
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Forensic analysis was able to match Childers' DNA to a profile in the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS).
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“Comment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comment. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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