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
CBS News, 17 Apr. 2025
An attorney who represented Schiele in the case did not respond to a request for comment Thursday.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2025
Michael Wayland,yun Li, CNBC, 18 Apr. 2025
Hey, If Cochran can show up on a yacht to give a fellow returning player some advice, then why can’t my boy Penner be out there for an entire season just to comment on Probst’s commentary?
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 17 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Messages sent to Pocatello Police Chief Roger Schei seeking comment were not immediately returned.
—CBS News, 17 Apr. 2025
An attorney who represented Schiele in the case did not respond to a request for comment Thursday.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2025
Verb
Hertz declined to comment Friday on Ackman’s stake in the company.
—Michael Wayland,yun Li, CNBC, 18 Apr. 2025
Hey, If Cochran can show up on a yacht to give a fellow returning player some advice, then why can’t my boy Penner be out there for an entire season just to comment on Probst’s commentary?
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comment
Noun
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His remarks came as a handful of Republican holdouts from the House met with Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) at the White House Tuesday afternoon as part of the two sides’ latest lobbying efforts.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Apr. 2025
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In conversation with Clint Bowyer, Kevin Harvick, and Mike Joy, Petty passed a remark before leaving, which triggered a response from Joy.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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Sign up for my newsletter for more reviews and commentary on entertainment and culture.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Created by Mike White, The White Lotus became an unexpected hit for the way its first season skewered the wealthiest of the wealthy by combining absurd humor with sharp commentary on colonialism, racial politics, and class.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
8 Apr. 2025
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Creator Darren Star reflected on the wig reveal seen around the world — when Kimberly reappears after the accident and de-wigs to display a giant brain surgery scar — to Entertainment Weekly in 2019.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Tickets start at $175 and reflect all-in pricing, meaning the ticket price listed is inclusive of taxes and fees.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2025
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As his recruitment post notes, small businesses may well be disproportionately harmed by the tariffs and thus are the perfect plaintiffs.—
Cristian Farias,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2025
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Ziskin’s notes show that both Jack Nicholson and Michael Caine were considered at one point.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
9 Apr. 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,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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In a new analysis of Australia’s evolving entertainment landscape, research firm Media Partners Asia (MPA) projects the country’s video industry will reach $12.3 billion in total revenue by 2030.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Comment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comment. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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