as in comment
a briefly expressed opinion
the director made some short remarks about the new museum before officially opening the doors to visitors
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as in to comment
to make a statement of one's opinion
her date awkwardly remarked on the attractiveness of the background music in the restaurant
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as in to notice
to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes
I remarked the change in her hair color but didn't think it would be polite to say anything other than she was looking good
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Recent Examples of remark
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Lujan Grisham's remarks came a week after The Associated Press reported that DEA agents repeatedly monitored — but did not seize — shipments of fentanyl as part of an effort to build bigger criminal cases between 2023 and 2025.
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ABC News,
29 June 2026
Paul Ridden
june 22,
New Atlas,
22 June 2026
At the time of publication, Jones — with whom Kern cheered during their time at Iowa State — does not appear to have remarked publicly on the tragic turn of events.
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Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
16 June 2026
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Noun
Dershowitz served as a member of the president's legal team during the Senate trial, and made remarks about the constitutional standards for impeachment on the Senate floor.
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Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Lujan Grisham's remarks came a week after The Associated Press reported that DEA agents repeatedly monitored — but did not seize — shipments of fentanyl as part of an effort to build bigger criminal cases between 2023 and 2025.
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ABC News,
29 June 2026
Verb
After menu diving to taste, visiting friends who have a 65-inch TV mounted above the mantel in their home were quick to remark how impressively TV-like the image was – just bigger.
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Paul Ridden
june 22,
New Atlas,
22 June 2026
At the time of publication, Jones — with whom Kern cheered during their time at Iowa State — does not appear to have remarked publicly on the tragic turn of events.
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Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for remark
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The Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for additional comment.
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But many of the online comments show a hunger for local leaders who focus on everyday problems like filling potholes.
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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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Court documents say witnesses noticed Lopez acting strangely before the attack.
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Soon though, Shawna noticed some of Zaayer's strange behaviors — including scolding her grandson, getting upset over cleaning habits and allegedly showing them racist videos.
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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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As adult influencers dominate online fashion culture, and tweens and teens see the same content as adults, there are fewer spaces for young people to develop styles of their own.
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Messi was trying to get a ball away from an Algerian player when he was seen digging his cleat into the back of the player’s calf.
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The soccer world has moved on from the idea that a coach must share his players' blood and that a team’s identity is just a reflection of an unchanging national character.
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The country is gearing up to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, adding festivities and reflection to this year’s holiday.
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Within hours, he was spotted on Santa Clara Valley Water District property at Camino Arroyo and Gilman Road.
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The marshals received a tip Tuesday that the man had been spotted at his residence in Meridian, the release said.
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However, the finale shows Oreana eyeing the positive results of a pregnancy test before asking Carter to run away together and start over.
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The Swift operations team at Penn State University’s Eberly College of Science has reduced power usage and steered the observatory to eye the cosmos from a more streamlined position.
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“Remark.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remark. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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