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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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Recent Examples of comment
Noun
The constant validation from likes and comments — especially from strangers — can make young women more vulnerable to online predators and cyberbullies. Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 23 Mar. 2025 Roadside Attractions and Lionsgate did not return request for comment. Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 23 Mar. 2025
Verb
Musk, who also has business interests in China, has commented on military acquisitions in the past. Daniel S. Levine, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025 However, these are issues that major business and financial media write about and are actively looking for sources to comment on. Thomas Faust, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for comment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comment
Noun
  • The remarks came just two days a report on BBC Sport revealed former Formula 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone had urged the sport’s commission to bring back the V10s.
    Dan Cancian, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
  • Kanye West crossed the line with his latest controversial remarks about his industry peers, specifically JAY-Z and Beyoncé’s children.
    Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Sign up for my newsletter for more reviews and commentary on entertainment and culture.
    Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Not only has Eaton been adamant about its data center business holding up, but management’s commentary on its other end markets such as utilities and aerospace, have been reassuring, too.
    Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • UConn’s Dan Hurley reflects on behavior, how exhausting season ended in an unfortunate incident UConn has been a top story in college basketball for the wrong reasons since its historic run came to an end in the NCAA Tournament on Sunday.
    Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2025
  • These projects reflect Zig Zag’s commitment to innovative and impactful storytelling, addressing global challenges while celebrating sporting talent and ambition.
    Jamie Lang, Variety, 27 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • The clip sees the singer writing the news about the album in a note and sealing it, before walking away in a different, witchy outfit.
    Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 17 Mar. 2025
  • As the press release for the special notes, Baldoni countersued in January.
    Eric Andersson, People.com, 17 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Forbes Daily: Join over 1 million Forbes Daily subscribers and get our best stories, exclusive reporting and essential analysis of the day’s news in your inbox every weekday.
    Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
  • The flight to gold in moments of market crisis draws on decades of evidence, according to an analysis co-authored by Harvey in 2020.
    Max Zahn, ABC News, 17 Mar. 2025

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“Comment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comment. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.

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