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as in to explain
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Recent Examples of commentate
Fox had announced that Brady would take over the color commentating role beginning one year after his retirement; this was before Olsen was promoted to the top role.
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
However, a chance encounter with a sports broadcast producer set her on a decades-long career in commentating.
—Meg Linehan, The Athletic, 13 Jan. 2025
Unveiling his busy 2025 schedule, Diffey shared that his season will kick off with commentating on Supercross, followed by the Rolex 24 at Daytona in Florida.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
For the Tuesday episodes, Nolan will commentate on the week's sports moments on and off the field.
—Kerry Flynn, Axios, 7 Jan. 2025
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
However, a chance encounter with a sports broadcast producer set her on a decades-long career in commentating.
—Meg Linehan, The Athletic, 13 Jan. 2025
Unveiling his busy 2025 schedule, Diffey shared that his season will kick off with commentating on Supercross, followed by the Rolex 24 at Daytona in Florida.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
For the Tuesday episodes, Nolan will commentate on the week's sports moments on and off the field.
—Kerry Flynn, Axios, 7 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commentate
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The reason for the independence, the Brookings Institution explains, is that politicians tend to want lower interest rates because lower rates stimulate the economy.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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If yes, please explain: Only at the misdemeanor level.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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Officials said a crisis negotiator then spoke with the individual by phone while a multi-agency response was deployed to the facility.—
Luke Barr,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2025
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This time, Mary looked famine-struck and spoke mostly in pained moans.—
Sarah Stillman,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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Over time, these small moments of silence and avoidance replace honest conversation, leaving both partners to interpret each other’s emotions and needs without asking directly.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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And finally, within my inner ear, another membrane vibrates in response and sends signals to my brain, which interprets them as music.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
25 Apr. 2025
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Base personnel contacted the Naval Criminal Investigative Service, which looked into the matter, said the official.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2025
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The constitutional provision prohibiting public funds from being used for sectarian purposes echoed language drafted by Native Americans, the historians and legal scholars said.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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These are our best Mother's Day gift ideas to help moms work from home, annotate their books, or dip into the world of gaming in their downtime.—
Adrienne So,
Wired News,
26 Apr. 2025
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Need to annotate, merge, or convert your document type?—
StackCommerce Team (Sponsored),
PCMAG,
2 Mar. 2025
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And the volunteer who can’t write a check but has spent every weekend knocking on doors and talking to neighbors about this campaign’s promise of a better future for Fort Worth.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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Across the street stood about a dozen police officers talking among themselves because there was no activity requiring their intervention.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2025
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However, Powell will have the chance to expound on where the Fed is heading from here.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
16 Apr. 2025
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In a filing late Monday, attorneys for the parties tweaked or expounded on several terms—but not the imposition of roster limits—while insisting Wilken should approve the settlement.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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The percentage tells the public how much of the fire perimeter is believed to not go beyond the control lines.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Trump told the brief story behind the biblical holiday centered on Jesus Christ, who, according to Christian tradition, was crucified on a cross and then rose from the dead.—
Jenny Goldsberry,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Commentate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commentate. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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