1
as in remark
a briefly expressed opinion
just ate the food without offering even a single comment
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2
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
Jonathan Stempel, USA Today, 10 July 2025
Newsweek has contacted the SBU and Ukrainian National Police for comment.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
Paul Taylor, New York Times, 11 July 2025
Shift your mindset to focus on commenting, then build one-to-one relationships every day.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
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Noun
The other companies did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
—Jonathan Stempel, USA Today, 10 July 2025
Newsweek has contacted the SBU and Ukrainian National Police for comment.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
Verb
Tottenham declined to comment when approached by The Athletic.
—Paul Taylor, New York Times, 11 July 2025
Shift your mindset to focus on commenting, then build one-to-one relationships every day.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comment
Noun
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The executive director of the event, J. Casey Soward, issued a statement in the fallout, apologizing for his remarks.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
13 July 2025
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Kendall Washington, a finalist on season 6 of Love Island USA, was subjected to homophobic remarks online, after explicit videos of him were released without his consent.—
Taylor Crumpton,
Time,
13 July 2025
Noun
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Maximalist and mesmerizing, the record unfolds like live commentary for a bustling metropolis — ah, look at all the lonely people!—
Allaire Nuss,
EW.com,
13 July 2025
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The current Islanders are not aware of the online commentary about their physical appearance, criticism about their dating choices and behaviors in the villa, and campaigns for their elimination from the show.—
Taylor Crumpton,
Time,
13 July 2025
Verb
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That's because open blinds and pulled back curtains allows the sun to shine through your home and reflect off the gas, thus adding more heat to the inside.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
13 July 2025
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Both should reflect you—not just your current role.—
Nirit Cohen,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
Noun
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With those savory, salty notes, coastal gins lend a beautiful twist to the classic G&T or anything citrus.—
Camille Berry,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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Other photos showed Penelope’s hotel room bed covered in rose gold and white balloons and a series of sweet messages written on two notes.—
Kirsty Hatcher,
People.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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An analysis by The Tennessean found the statistics were taken nearly verbatim from a post on a book review website that allows users to report and catalog books considered to be explicit for children.—
Angele Latham,
The Tennessean,
14 July 2025
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Ninety-one of the 100 school districts that receive the most money from four frozen grant programs are in Republican congressional districts, according to an analysis from New America, a left-leaning think tank.—
Bianca Vázquez Toness,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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“Comment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comment. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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