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comment

[kom-ent] / ˈkɒm ɛnt /
NOUN
statement of opinion; explanation
Synonyms
STRONGEST
commentary criticism discussion judgment mention note observation opinion remark report review
STRONG
animadversion annotation backtalk buzz comeback crack dictum editorial elucidation exposition footnote gloss hearsay illustration input mouthful wisecrack
WEAK
obiter two cents' worth
Antonyms
STRONGEST
silence
VERB
make statement of opinion, explanation
Synonyms
STRONGEST
assert clarify conclude criticize disclose explain expound express mention note notice observe point out reflect say
STRONG
affirm animadvert annotate commentate construe elucidate explicate gloss illustrate interject interpose interpret opine pronounce remark state
WEAK
bring out pass on touch upon
Antonyms
STRONGEST
confuse miss
STRONG
mystify obscure
WEAK
keep quiet refrain

Example Sentences

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Beyond, which recently dropped the word “meat” from its name, has not yet responded to a MarketWatch request for comment.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 12, 2026

A representative for Hutchinson didn’t respond to a request for comment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

Colony Ridge did not comment on Acevedo’s case or those of other individuals in this story.

From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026

It is unclear what prompted the US to press Planet to suspend its coverage and the Department of Defense did not respond to a request for comment.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

Sadik’s comment about watching over me has really irked me.

From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar

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