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
Arkansas Online, 14 Sep. 2025
In the days following the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, numerous workers have been fired for their comments on his death, among them MSNBC political analyst Matthew Dowd.
—Nino Paoli, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2025
The precautionary measures are standard for cases involving serious charges or potential behavioral concerns, Ormond said, noting that he has not been made aware of any specific suicidal comments by Robinson.
—Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2025
Public figures, academics and everyday business owners have faced consequences for comments and social media posts that contained celebrations or other musings that attracted swift condemnation.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
Citizens, environmental groups and tribal stakeholders are demoralized by this and the prioritization of industrial logging, embrace of pseudoscience, non-transparency, poor responsiveness to public and expert comments, and meetings held while stakeholders are at work.
—John P. O’Brien, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
Mendoza declined multiple requests for an interview and did not provide comments in response to ProPublica’s letters detailing the case.
—ProPublica, 13 Sep. 2025
Other public figures have faced criticism over comments made following the murder of the 31-year-old conservative commentator and Turning Point USA co-founder.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 13 Sep. 2025
The American Bar Association (ABA) Section of Taxation submitted comments to the Treasury with respect to Executive Order 14247 regarding electronic payments, specifically those made by or to the IRS.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 13 Sep. 2025
The song comments on the sickening glee that’s been spread in some corners in the aftermath of Kirk’s death.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2025
These recent changes are part of a broader trade environment defined by tariffs, rising costs, and global supply constraints, comments the American Society of Interior Designers’ research director Dawn Haynie.
—Jamie Gold, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The film, written by Tony McNamara (The Favourite, The Great) and directed by Jay Roach (Meet the Parents, Bombshell), also comments on the observation that Brits are inherently better at insulting each other in a way that feels humorous or light-hearted as opposed to just outright cruel.
—EW.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Swift turned off her Instagram comments 10 years ago and offered advice to people who live online.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2025
Even now, prospective new Tea users are clamoring in the app’s Instagram comments to have their identities verified.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 6 Aug. 2025
Noun
In Iowa last month, the state's insurance commissioner weighed increases ranging from 3% to 37% against a stream of angry public comments.
—Arkansas Online, 14 Sep. 2025
In the days following the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, numerous workers have been fired for their comments on his death, among them MSNBC political analyst Matthew Dowd.
—Nino Paoli, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2025
The precautionary measures are standard for cases involving serious charges or potential behavioral concerns, Ormond said, noting that he has not been made aware of any specific suicidal comments by Robinson.
—Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2025
Public figures, academics and everyday business owners have faced consequences for comments and social media posts that contained celebrations or other musings that attracted swift condemnation.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
Citizens, environmental groups and tribal stakeholders are demoralized by this and the prioritization of industrial logging, embrace of pseudoscience, non-transparency, poor responsiveness to public and expert comments, and meetings held while stakeholders are at work.
—John P. O’Brien, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
Mendoza declined multiple requests for an interview and did not provide comments in response to ProPublica’s letters detailing the case.
—ProPublica, 13 Sep. 2025
Other public figures have faced criticism over comments made following the murder of the 31-year-old conservative commentator and Turning Point USA co-founder.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 13 Sep. 2025
The American Bar Association (ABA) Section of Taxation submitted comments to the Treasury with respect to Executive Order 14247 regarding electronic payments, specifically those made by or to the IRS.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Verb
Instagram comments precede state employee’s firing Early Thursday morning, Berriochoa was scrolling through comments on a KTVB Instagram post about a fight at the Idaho Capitol during a vigil for Kirk.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 13 Sep. 2025
The song comments on the sickening glee that’s been spread in some corners in the aftermath of Kirk’s death.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2025
These recent changes are part of a broader trade environment defined by tariffs, rising costs, and global supply constraints, comments the American Society of Interior Designers’ research director Dawn Haynie.
—Jamie Gold, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The film, written by Tony McNamara (The Favourite, The Great) and directed by Jay Roach (Meet the Parents, Bombshell), also comments on the observation that Brits are inherently better at insulting each other in a way that feels humorous or light-hearted as opposed to just outright cruel.
—EW.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Swift turned off her Instagram comments 10 years ago and offered advice to people who live online.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2025
Even now, prospective new Tea users are clamoring in the app’s Instagram comments to have their identities verified.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comments
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Miz coached up Carmelo on commentary throughout this match.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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Some of those who attended the show saw its apparent message of adversity and resilience as a commentary on present times.—
Ana Karina Zatarain,
New Yorker,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In such a volatile climate, remarks that appear dismissive or insensitive can end careers, as networks and broadcasters face mounting pressure to act.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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After Dowd’s remarks, MSNBC immediately came under intense criticism on social media.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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From there, think about whether consolidating makes sense and how to create a strategy that reflects the big picture.—
Larry Light,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Critics say the decision reflects growing political influence over broadcast media and raises concerns about censorship in an election year.—
Amanda Castro
Shane Croucher
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The report notes that OpenAI’s systems already have built-in safeguards that prevent the company’s chatbots from generating AI images for government IDs.—
Senior Reporter,
PC Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
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Anifrani notes that high-touch areas, such as remote controls, thermostats, and coffee makers, are disinfected daily.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Comments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comments. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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