1
as in remark
a briefly expressed opinion
just ate the food without offering even a single comment
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as in commentary
comments plural
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 to remark
to make a statement of one's opinion
commenting on recent developments in the Middle East
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Recent Examples of comment
Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 4 June 2026
Debug’s request to use Wolbachia against a particular species of mosquito called Aedes aegypti — responsible for spreading diseases like dengue, yellow fever, and the Zika virus — is currently pending approval from the EPA, and is open to public comment until June 5.
—Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 4 June 2026
Jake Kanter, Deadline, 3 June 2026
Sources close to the player did not want to comment on the subject.
—Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 3 June 2026
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Noun
The Tanzanian Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism, which has overall responsibility for the nation’s heritage sites, did not respond to a request for comment.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 4 June 2026
Debug’s request to use Wolbachia against a particular species of mosquito called Aedes aegypti — responsible for spreading diseases like dengue, yellow fever, and the Zika virus — is currently pending approval from the EPA, and is open to public comment until June 5.
—Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 4 June 2026
Verb
Berg, whose previous credits include 2017 Imelda Staunton pic Finding Your Feet, declined to comment.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 3 June 2026
Sources close to the player did not want to comment on the subject.
—Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comment
Noun
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Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark didn’t slam the brakes on College Football Playoff expansion during his state-of-the-conference remarks Friday in Frisco, Texas — that authority belongs exclusively to the Big Ten and SEC.—
Jon Wilner,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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Consistent with remarks from her fellow central bankers, Bowman noted that the policy reaction depends on the duration of the conflict with Iran.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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Throughout the month-long event, every match will be preceded by a 30-minute pregame show led by the main hosts and commentary team.—
Veronica Villafañe,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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The book, by Martyna Majok (of Cost of Living, which was also directed by Bonney), merges past and present through Susanna’s narration, while Bonney has the show’s ensemble onstage around her as their characters interject in Susanna’s story, sometimes to play a scene, sometimes to add commentary.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
5 June 2026
Verb
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Hall of Famer Cheryl Miller suggested the visible tension reflected a team struggling to find answers during a difficult stretch.—
Alejandro Avila,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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Breakfast is served in the lobby, which changes its decor throughout the year to reflect the seasons (Christmas, with over-the-top holiday flourishes, is everyone’s favorite).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Long-term holders — defined as those who have held onto their coins for at least 155 days, or about five months — were largely inactive from February to April but have turned into sellers in recent weeks, Compass Point analyst Ed Engel said in a note Tuesday.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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After a night that featured 38 foul calls and a gritty Connecticut team determined to make a statement in Atlanta, the Dream clinched a 91-74 win over the Sun in a back-and-forth matchup that started rough but ended on a high note in their first Commissioner’s Cup game.—
Micahya Costen,
AJC.com,
3 June 2026
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Property appraisers in Broward and Palm Beach counties have come up with their own detailed analysis showing the impact.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
6 June 2026
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Fox News Digital previously reported on Jones' earlier analyses of potential organic material and anomalies beneath the formation.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
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“Comment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comment. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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