as in comments
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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1
as in reflects
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 notices
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 remarks
Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Cornyn was quick to respond, reposting remarks from Jonah Wendt, communication director for former Vice President Mike Pence’s Advancing American Freedom, implicitly accusing TPUSA of straying from its founder’s vision with the endorsement.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 10 Feb. 2026
The mayor alluded to the Roslindale Square arrest in remarks to reporters at last week’s press conference, when asked whether the city was aware of an imminent ICE surge, akin to what occurred recently in Minnesota and Maine.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
And even before the commerce secretary’s remarks on Tuesday, the files had undercut Lutnick’s description of having cut ties with Epstein in 2005.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
The frustration and anger within the Black community only grew when past interview remarks made by an East Aurora School Board member that went public seemed to place the needs of Hispanic students above their Black peers.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
The overwhelming negative reaction to her remarks forced Zarin to delete her video, and her own daughter even took to social media to praise Bad Bunny’s performance later on.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 10 Feb. 2026
His remarks drew sharp backlash on social media.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 3 Feb. 2026
The Trinidadian queen of hip hop took to social media to blast the comedian for his comical remarks at Sunday’s Grammy Awards ceremony.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 2 Feb. 2026
Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 5 Feb. 2026
Noem and White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller quickly accused Pretti of domestic terrorism after Saturday's shooting without citing any evidence or conducting an investigation -- remarks Trump has distanced himself from.
—Emily Guskin, ABC News, 4 Feb. 2026
Trump’s election comment came in an interview Monday with a conservative podcaster and the Republican president reaffirmed his position in Oval Office remarks the next day, citing fraud allegations that numerous audits, investigations and courts have debunked.
—Kate Brumback, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
The housekeeper remarks she’s tried to sneak into a ball four times, with audiences seeing one of these take place at the masquerade ball.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 31 Jan. 2026
In general, Sloan remarks that children are exposed to so much more than their parents were at their age, but for Black children, a higher level of traumatic day-to-day realities exist in ways that are mentally harming.
—Leslie D. Rose, Parents, 29 Jan. 2026
In February 2025, West returned to X and posted a series of comments that were homophobic, racist, misogynistic, and ableist, reiterating his pro-Nazi remarks.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 26 Jan. 2026
Updates there would be interesting, as would remarks on the upcoming split.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 25 Jan. 2026
This an an excerpt of the rabbi’s remarks.
—Joshua M. Davidson, New York Daily News, 24 Jan. 2026
Noun
In her remarks, academy President Lynette Howell Taylor acknowledged the questions many nominees have been asking themselves amid industry contraction, political volatility and global conflict.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Cornyn was quick to respond, reposting remarks from Jonah Wendt, communication director for former Vice President Mike Pence’s Advancing American Freedom, implicitly accusing TPUSA of straying from its founder’s vision with the endorsement.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 10 Feb. 2026
The mayor alluded to the Roslindale Square arrest in remarks to reporters at last week’s press conference, when asked whether the city was aware of an imminent ICE surge, akin to what occurred recently in Minnesota and Maine.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
And even before the commerce secretary’s remarks on Tuesday, the files had undercut Lutnick’s description of having cut ties with Epstein in 2005.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
The frustration and anger within the Black community only grew when past interview remarks made by an East Aurora School Board member that went public seemed to place the needs of Hispanic students above their Black peers.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
The overwhelming negative reaction to her remarks forced Zarin to delete her video, and her own daughter even took to social media to praise Bad Bunny’s performance later on.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 10 Feb. 2026
His remarks drew sharp backlash on social media.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 3 Feb. 2026
The Trinidadian queen of hip hop took to social media to blast the comedian for his comical remarks at Sunday’s Grammy Awards ceremony.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 2 Feb. 2026
Verb
State police said Pedbereznak was cooperative with investigators and showed them the text message conversation where he was sent a photo of the CAD remarks, according to the warrant affidavit.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 5 Feb. 2026
Noem and White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller quickly accused Pretti of domestic terrorism after Saturday's shooting without citing any evidence or conducting an investigation -- remarks Trump has distanced himself from.
—Emily Guskin, ABC News, 4 Feb. 2026
Trump’s election comment came in an interview Monday with a conservative podcaster and the Republican president reaffirmed his position in Oval Office remarks the next day, citing fraud allegations that numerous audits, investigations and courts have debunked.
—Kate Brumback, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
The housekeeper remarks she’s tried to sneak into a ball four times, with audiences seeing one of these take place at the masquerade ball.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 31 Jan. 2026
In general, Sloan remarks that children are exposed to so much more than their parents were at their age, but for Black children, a higher level of traumatic day-to-day realities exist in ways that are mentally harming.
—Leslie D. Rose, Parents, 29 Jan. 2026
In February 2025, West returned to X and posted a series of comments that were homophobic, racist, misogynistic, and ableist, reiterating his pro-Nazi remarks.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 26 Jan. 2026
Updates there would be interesting, as would remarks on the upcoming split.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 25 Jan. 2026
This an an excerpt of the rabbi’s remarks.
—Joshua M. Davidson, New York Daily News, 24 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for remarks
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Trump made the comments in 2006, long before his foray into politics and presidential run.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Feb. 2026
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King Charles' statement follows comments by his younger brother Prince Edward, as well as his son Prince William and daughter-in-law Princess Kate.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The granularity of Shriver’s vision reflects a mind as skilled at analyzing the reverberations of monetary policy in daily life as at depicting interiority.—
Adelle Waldman,
The Atlantic,
10 Feb. 2026
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That profile reflects what has long set Rice apart.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
10 Feb. 2026
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In the footage, the person approaches the front door, notices the camera and tries to cover the lens with their hand.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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Hart also shared that staying hydrated has been a challenge for her over the years, joking that her husband, musician Mark Wilkerson, notices her dislike for drinking water.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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Smith’s words suggest the stage version aims to hit those same emotional notes.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
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In the emails, Ruemmler exchanged dozens of friendly notes with Epstein for years, including after he was convicted.—
Steve Kopack,
NBC news,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Subsequently, the filmmaker became enamored with airplanes and transferred that same fascination onto Lil Ant, who eyes the planes overhead with palpable yearning and, at one point, shoplifts a toy plane from a store.—
Vikram Murthi,
IndieWire,
29 Jan. 2026
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Talarico’s numbers are notable and underscore the Senate Democratic primary will be hard-fought as the party eyes the chance to flip a Senate seat in the Lone Star State.—
Caroline Vakil,
The Hill,
2 Jan. 2026
Verb
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For the first time, Anthropic spent millions of dollars on several satiric Super Bowl spots.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
9 Feb. 2026
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If a camera spots a dog that resembles the missing pet, the pet owner is alerted to a potential match.—
Kelsey Monstrola,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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There have been no such incidents this year, but there has been plenty of on-court drama that only international team tennis — with home and away ties, and a slot just after a Grand Slam that sees many nations’ top stars resting — can provide.—
James Hansen,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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The fresh tie-up sees the introduction of the new Icon Strap boot, an evolution of the footwear brand’s Icon Low No Lace model.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Meanwhile, the administration’s National Security Strategy regards Russia and China not as adversaries or even competitors but as partners in carving up the world.—
Robert Kagan,
The Atlantic,
18 Jan. 2026
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China regards Taiwan as its own territory and maintains its right to take control of the island one day, including by force.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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