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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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of comment
Noun
Representatives for Stevens, who is identified in congressional profiles as a Protestant, did not respond to requests for comment. ABC News, 31 July 2026 Lawyers for the Henrichsens did not immediately return requests for comment. Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 31 July 2026
Verb
Lawrence and the governor’s office declined to comment on criticism of Lawrence’s approach to politics. Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026 Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama also declined to comment. ABC News, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for comment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comment
Noun
  • Her chief of staff had drafted her remarks, using AI to draw on her previous speeches and internal performance memos.
    Harvard Business Review, Harvard Business Review, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Whatever storm clouds may be gathering overhead, expect mostly blue skies in the remarks of executives.
    Dade Hayes, Deadline, 3 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • As a result, our focus will be on forward guidance, end market commentary, and any new opportunities the team may have discovered since separation to enhance efficiencies.
    Zev Fima,Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 2 Aug. 2026
  • In Argentina, the banner became a sensation, eclipsing for many both the disappointment of the team's defeat to Spain in the final and the flood of hostile commentary.
    ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026
Verb
  • Such discrepancies can reflect overcrowding and complicate search and rescue efforts, said Nanang Sigit, who heads the Surabaya Search and Rescue Office.
    ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Today’s push to revive MSV reflects a different set of pressures.
    Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • But the impact of the latest move is expected to be greater, given the historic joint nature of the intervention, British bank Barclays said in a Monday research note.
    John Liu, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The thoughtful reformulation modernizes the scent with a crisper citrus top note, a mossier base, and improved longevity.
    Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 2 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Just remember, this post is not for hints or clues, this post has the answer and some analysis of today’s guessing game and so forth.
    Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • But as the days dwindle, local officials have said an independent analysis is still needed to answer residents’ concerns.
    DJ Simmons August 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026

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“Comment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comment. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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