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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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
Michael Casey, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
Zelenskyy’s remarks come as Ukraine deepens its role in the region, sharing intelligence and defense expertise with Middle Eastern partners facing Iranian missile and drone strikes.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
So did Ada County Clerk Trent Tripple, a Republican, who read prepared remarks to the committee in testimony against the gun bill.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 31 Mar. 2026
How do these remarks square with Brooks’s fondness for compressing expansive human goods into orderly formulas?
—Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
The Iranian embassy in France declined to comment on Nuñez’s remarks.
—Chase Jordan
march 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
The Republic of Somaliland responded on social media to Vance’s remarks by addressing the idea of deportation and indicating a willingness to receive Omar if requested.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
The event put on by the nonprofit Future Investment Initiative Institute was Friday, but Par released the transcript of Ellison’s remarks in an SEC filing today.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 30 Mar. 2026
The comments follow remarks from Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernández de Cossío, who indicated the government could offer a lump-sum compensation package to American claimants.
—Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
That’s a serious concern, but that’s an argument for smart fiscal reform, not for treating Powell’s Harvard remarks as a five-alarm fire.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2026
In addition to McCoy’s remarks, the ceremony will feature student performances, fireworks and a drone show.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
Those remarks, including by former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, sparked outrage, particularly as officials typically do not comment while an investigation is ongoing.
—Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 24 Mar. 2026
The San Francisco Police Officers Association declined to comment directly on the case or the judge’s remarks, citing the ongoing legal proceedings.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 18 Mar. 2026
The event included a proclamation from the mayor, remarks from community leaders, and a poetry reading reflecting on the meaning of fasting and reflection during Ramadan.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
Commissioner Jessica Berman stood by the decision in her preseason remarks this week.
—Anne M. Peterson, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Bernstein analyst Aneesha Sherman said management remarks TJX's quarter-to-date performance was solid even as formal numbers fell short.
—Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2026
Noun
In wide-ranging remarks, Powell acknowledged young graduates were entering a challenging job market.
—Michael Casey, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
Zelenskyy’s remarks come as Ukraine deepens its role in the region, sharing intelligence and defense expertise with Middle Eastern partners facing Iranian missile and drone strikes.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
So did Ada County Clerk Trent Tripple, a Republican, who read prepared remarks to the committee in testimony against the gun bill.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 31 Mar. 2026
How do these remarks square with Brooks’s fondness for compressing expansive human goods into orderly formulas?
—Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
The Iranian embassy in France declined to comment on Nuñez’s remarks.
—Chase Jordan
march 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
The Republic of Somaliland responded on social media to Vance’s remarks by addressing the idea of deportation and indicating a willingness to receive Omar if requested.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
The event put on by the nonprofit Future Investment Initiative Institute was Friday, but Par released the transcript of Ellison’s remarks in an SEC filing today.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 30 Mar. 2026
The comments follow remarks from Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernández de Cossío, who indicated the government could offer a lump-sum compensation package to American claimants.
—Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
Verb
While Heinrich ponders the misfiring neurons in the brain of a mass shooter, Jack’s pursuit of Mink—a character whose skin color and ambiguous ethnicity Jack remarks on repeatedly—leads him directly into the urban teeth of the War on Drugs.
—Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
That’s a serious concern, but that’s an argument for smart fiscal reform, not for treating Powell’s Harvard remarks as a five-alarm fire.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2026
In addition to McCoy’s remarks, the ceremony will feature student performances, fireworks and a drone show.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
Those remarks, including by former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, sparked outrage, particularly as officials typically do not comment while an investigation is ongoing.
—Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 24 Mar. 2026
The San Francisco Police Officers Association declined to comment directly on the case or the judge’s remarks, citing the ongoing legal proceedings.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 18 Mar. 2026
The event included a proclamation from the mayor, remarks from community leaders, and a poetry reading reflecting on the meaning of fasting and reflection during Ramadan.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
Commissioner Jessica Berman stood by the decision in her preseason remarks this week.
—Anne M. Peterson, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Bernstein analyst Aneesha Sherman said management remarks TJX's quarter-to-date performance was solid even as formal numbers fell short.
—Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for remarks
Noun
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TikTok Reacts Viewers flooded the comments with theories and jokes.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Bazaldua's comments come days after Dallas Mavericks CEO Rick Welts answered a question at a Greater Dallas Planning Council event about the team's desire to build a new arena in Dallas.—
Jack Fink,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The split reflects a fundamental disagreement within the party.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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The case reflects two significant developments from about eight years ago.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The breach raises new questions about how long attackers can remain inside critical healthcare systems before anyone notices.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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Former Arizona guard Matt Muehlebach notices similarities during games.—
Doug Haller,
New York Times,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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These two short notes show the astonishing range of connections and commitments that pour through this book and through her life.—
Hermione Lee,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Apr. 2026
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Many songs are now written on computers, using sequencers, patterns, and loops, with notes laid out in perfect synchrony on a rhythmic, 4/4 grid.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The hiring spree comes as the company shifts more aggressively toward enterprise sales and tries to regain momentum against Anthropic and Google, and as the company eyes a possible IPO within the next 12 months.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
24 Mar. 2026
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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
Verb
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In the clip, posted by Juls Piles (@julspiles), the 21-year-old can be seen swimming away from a boat to retrieve her floatie in the sea, when her brother suddenly spots a shark in the water.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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With Dylan preoccupied, Greg heads to the bar and spots Cristle.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Many employers are increasingly relying on rolling or phased layoffs, meaning the public often sees announcements weeks or months before job losses actually begin.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Canales, in particular, sees the upside in the addition, not only for Carolina, but Pickett as well.—
Mike Kaye
March 31,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Another question consumers seem to have regards Earle's mandelic acid serum, Go Deep.—
Elizabeth Gulino,
Allure,
2 Apr. 2026
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Beijing, which regards the self-governing island as part of its territory, has since stepped up diplomatic and trade reprisals against Japan.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Remarks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remarks. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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