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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
Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 11 Jan. 2025
The Washington Examiner reached out to Ward and Kirby for comment.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 11 Jan. 2025
Shirleen Guerra | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 10 Jan. 2025
Abruzzo has declined recent requests to comment on the future of college sports organizing efforts under a new NLRB leadership.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 10 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Newsweek reached out to Sean Combs' attorneys and Fitts for comment but did not receive a response in time for publication.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 11 Jan. 2025
The Washington Examiner reached out to Ward and Kirby for comment.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 11 Jan. 2025
Verb
Lowden commented that Carter was a man of faith, courage, and conviction.
—Shirleen Guerra | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 10 Jan. 2025
Abruzzo has declined recent requests to comment on the future of college sports organizing efforts under a new NLRB leadership.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comment
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Goldberg’s remarks come just one day after Billboard confirmed that Underwood would take the stage at Trump’s fast-approaching presidential inauguration, a poignant move considering that the eight-time Grammy winner has refrained from sharing her political views throughout her career.Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 14 Jan. 2025
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The remarks come as the market gains that were seen immediately following the former president’s victory back in November last year have been almost entirely wiped out .Sean Conlon, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2025
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And Ichiro’s inclusion requires little commentary: simply one of the best to ever swing a bat.Eno Sarris, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
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Below are tasting notes on these rums and insightful commentary from Ian Burrell, an IWSC’s Spirits Judging Committee member and Chair of its Rum Panel on current rum industry trends.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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But the very fact that this will be the first time Tyrer’s cause has been heard by the full committee in 43 years reflects how much more intricate his candidacy is than what the rules of order can mandate.Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 14 Jan. 2025
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However, hybrid roles such as CISO/CIO or Chief Risk Officer command higher pay, reflecting the strategic value of these positions.Tony Bradley, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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Volunteers can help with everything from pension records, field notes made by geographers working on the Mason-Dixon line, to immigration and Census records.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 17 Jan. 2025
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Evanston-Skokie School District 65 Evanston-Skokie School District 65 finished out the 2023-2024 school year on a rough note when its Board of Education made the controversial decision to close Dr. Bessie Rhodes School of Global Studies in Evanston in 2026.Richard Requena, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2025
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Beyond Brady’s analysis of Johnson and the Lions, what will this year’s divisional round bring as far as viewer interest?Richard Deitsch, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
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The Bottom Line is a business analysis column written by Evan Clark, deputy managing editor, who has covered the fashion industry since 2000.Evan Clark, WWD, 16 Jan. 2025
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“Comment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comment. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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