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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

The Justice Department declined to comment and did not respond to the concerns raised by former employees and people involved in the case.

From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026

Augusta National did not respond to requests for comment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

Representatives for Swalwell - who was elected in 2012 to a district near San Francisco - did not immediately respond to the BBC's request for comment.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

He also puzzled over the doctor’s comment, “I’m an American.”

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French

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