Definition of commentnext
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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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comment

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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of comment
Noun
Cooley’s comments were widely received online as entertaining, especially since goalies are known for their quirkiness. — Jesse Granger, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2026 Polymarket declined to comment, and FanDuel, DraftKings, and Win for America didn’t respond to requests for comment. — Jake Angelo, semafor.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Verb
Ukraine has not received a clear official explanation of who ordered the restrictions or why, according to the official, who was not authorized to comment publicly and spoke on condition of anonymity. — ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026 Lawyers for Santa Monica Medical Plaza Pharmacy declined to comment. — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for comment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comment
Noun
  • Friedman began her remarks by reminding the audience of von Furstenberg’s unlikely beginning, born in Brussels to a Holocaust survivor.
    — Ariel Bielsky, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The remarks struck at longstanding inequalities between Jews of European origin and Jews hailing from the Middle East, setting off a political and media firestorm.
    — Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Any updates to the full-year guide (roughly $2 billion) are also welcome, along with commentary on 2027 expectations.
    — Kevin Stankiewicz,Zev Fima, CNBC, 25 Oct. 2026
  • The Kleins are a commentary YouTube and podcasting family who have managed to be at the center of several controversies and friendship breakups over the years.
    — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Hackett said adjusting investments to reflect personal financial goals, changes in risk tolerance, or shifting income needs are good reasons to make changes.
    — Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
  • As an avid Halloween fan who loves donning costumes, she was forced to reflect on her own consumption and waste.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • One bottle, picked by Naugle, Casamorati Italica had notes of apple, mandarin, creamy milk, saffron and vanilla which distinctly reminded me of this German Christmas loose-leaf tea from my childhood.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Save suspicious messages, account statements, confirmation numbers and notes from conversations with institutions.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • One recent analysis estimates that the Big Three took between 10 and 15 years to catch up with Japanese advances in production efficiency.
    — Rick Lazio, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The analysis suggested melatonin could offer advantages over traditional sedatives for older adults, who may be more susceptible to confusion after surgery.
    — Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026

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“Comment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comment. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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