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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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Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 5 Nov. 2024
Equinox, Blink Fitness, the debtors and Planet Fitness did not respond to a request for comment.
—Richard Collings, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
Paolo Confino, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
County officials declined to comment on the reason for her absence, and said other staff is filling in.
—Trevor Hughes, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
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Meta and EssilorLuxottica representatives didn’t immediately return Fortune’s request for comment.
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Meta did not respond to a request for comment and declined to comment to the FT.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for comment
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Musk has directed some of his transphobic remarks against his own daughter, who is transgender.Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Democrats kicked things off with roaring cheers as Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, and Slotkin’s nieces and nephews made remarks on a stage under screens displaying live election results.Dana Afana, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
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Following a heated presidential contest, political coverage and commentary can feel unavoidable.Vox Staff, Vox, 6 Nov. 2024
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Throughout Election Day and well into the night, New Yorker reporters and columnists will provide news coverage and commentary on our live blog.The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2024
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In a common method, participants reflect on their own death, while control groups consider less threatening topics, like dental pain.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
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That figure is reflected among all age groups, though 94% of Black voters above the age of 60 voted for Harris.Curtis Bunn, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Another note with Qualstar Corporation (QBAK), where Mr. Bronson is also an executive, allows loans up to $200,000.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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Eklund got the message, responded well, and finished the year on a positive note.Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Sign up for the Broncos Insider to get all our NFL analysis.Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
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The filing also includes management's discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations, as well as details on the Trust's controls and procedures.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 7 Nov. 2024
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“Comment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comment. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
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