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as in remarks
to make a statement of one's opinion
I'd like to note that I don't care for that tone of voice
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2
as in records
to make a written note of
a waitress hurriedly noting our orders
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as in notices
to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes
note the artist's rendering of the trees, how their leaves seem to dance in the wind
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as in mentions
to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically
the lecturer noted several sources where listeners could go for further information
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as in follows
to take notice of and be guided by
please note that the office will be closed tomorrow
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as in letters
a message on paper from one person or group to another
write a friendly note to the neighbors asking them to keep the noise down
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as in cries
a natural vocal sound made by an animal
can you distinguish between the notes of the whippoorwill and the mockingbird?
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as in bills
a piece of printed paper used as money in the United States
will you be paying in coins or notes?
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as in auras
a special quality or impression associated with something
spoke with a note of irritation in her voice
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as in reputations
overall quality as seen or judged by people in general
a writer of note among readers of modern poetry
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as in comments
a briefly expressed opinion
let me read a few notes I jotted down while you were auditioning
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as in features
something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind
an intense, full-bodied red wine with all of the spicy notes for which that grape variety is famous
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Recent Examples of notes
William Baldwin, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Economist Brad Herschbein notes that hiring managers may view teens as an investment that won't pay off right away.
—Dianna Douglas, NPR, 6 June 2026
Jarvis notes that on her family's ranch, new animals are kept in a separate pen for several days before being introduced to the rest of the herd.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
Hannah Howland, perennials manager at Plants Unlimited, notes that her personal favorite is the periwinkle Roxanne variety.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 6 June 2026
One account notes that a firefighter was called to assist with moving Hogan from the residence, while other members of the Clearwater Fire Department were already performing lifesaving measures.
—Francie Ebert, NBC news, 6 June 2026
Game notes The Rangers came into Friday’s game tied, with the Athletics, for the last playoff spot in a crowded American League Wild Card field with four teams within three games of the final spot.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 June 2026
Jean notes that the country’s chances of qualifying for the World Cup had been statistically low, while Italy — widely expected to qualify — did not.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 30 May 2026
Gerdes notes that ‘Cheyenne Spirit,’ and ‘Sombrero Adobe Orange’ are Test Garden standouts.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 May 2026
Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
Zach Thomas brought his fellow linebackers over to his home for film study sessions each week during the season to share his notes on opposing teams and players.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
This is a talented ensemble unable to show off those talents because they’re all reduced to instruments that play only two discordant notes.
—Charles Lewis Iii, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Users can enter a prompt, upload a PDF or DOCX, paste notes, or provide a link.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 29 May 2026
There are other, less traditional notes, too.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 29 May 2026
The finish is long, dry, and spicy, with lingering notes of cinnamon, oak char, and nuts.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Plowden’s work, including his notes, negatives and prints, will be preserved at Yale University’s Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
Luckily for neophytes, the menu offers easy-to-understand tasting notes.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026
Verb
Martin notes that the three big rating agencies—first Standard & Poor’s, in 2011, and since then Fitch and Moody’s—have downgraded the federal government from AAA to AA+ in credit quality.
—William Baldwin, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Economist Brad Herschbein notes that hiring managers may view teens as an investment that won't pay off right away.
—Dianna Douglas, NPR, 6 June 2026
Jarvis notes that on her family's ranch, new animals are kept in a separate pen for several days before being introduced to the rest of the herd.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
Hannah Howland, perennials manager at Plants Unlimited, notes that her personal favorite is the periwinkle Roxanne variety.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 6 June 2026
One account notes that a firefighter was called to assist with moving Hogan from the residence, while other members of the Clearwater Fire Department were already performing lifesaving measures.
—Francie Ebert, NBC news, 6 June 2026
Game notes The Rangers came into Friday’s game tied, with the Athletics, for the last playoff spot in a crowded American League Wild Card field with four teams within three games of the final spot.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 June 2026
Jean notes that the country’s chances of qualifying for the World Cup had been statistically low, while Italy — widely expected to qualify — did not.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 30 May 2026
Gerdes notes that ‘Cheyenne Spirit,’ and ‘Sombrero Adobe Orange’ are Test Garden standouts.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 May 2026
Noun
Kids ages 9 through 12, the advisory notes, should not operate any e-bike faster than 10 mph.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
Zach Thomas brought his fellow linebackers over to his home for film study sessions each week during the season to share his notes on opposing teams and players.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
This is a talented ensemble unable to show off those talents because they’re all reduced to instruments that play only two discordant notes.
—Charles Lewis Iii, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Users can enter a prompt, upload a PDF or DOCX, paste notes, or provide a link.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 29 May 2026
There are other, less traditional notes, too.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 29 May 2026
The finish is long, dry, and spicy, with lingering notes of cinnamon, oak char, and nuts.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Plowden’s work, including his notes, negatives and prints, will be preserved at Yale University’s Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
Luckily for neophytes, the menu offers easy-to-understand tasting notes.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for notes
Verb
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Yes, remarks those catty modernists made about their host could be less than savory, but Stein wasn’t bothered.—
Emily Cox,
ARTnews.com,
22 May 2026
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When contacted for comment, a Trader Joe's representative referred Fox News Digital to Palbaum's podcast remarks.—
Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
Verb
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The documentary records how Spithill was pushed aside as Buckley and his wealthy co-partner, Ryan McKillen, the founding engineer and employee #3 at Uber, took over the reins in November 2023 and opted for their All-American strategy, in which there would be no place for Spithill.—
Andrew Rice,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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Both flagged, records one click away.—
Vinay Bhaskara,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Verb
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In the clip, Pete runs up to the glass front door of Pooch Play and Stay and paces in front of the entry until a staffer notices him and lets him in, taking him back to the daycare area.—
Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
2 June 2026
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Her smile in the fantasy is one of relief and clarity, which cuts so hard after watching the dread pile up before Leslie notices her.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
1 June 2026
Verb
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The footnote in the Bluebook mentions this deduction.—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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Ironically, DirecTV mentions a recent blackout of Scripps stations from Comcast Xfinity that started April 1 this year and lasted over a month.—
Sophie Lindberg,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Democrat Xavier Becerra, a former Biden administration official, follows at 25%.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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This follows a series of antitrust victories against the NCAA and power conferences that have upended a system long inhibiting players’ abilities to fully benefit from the wealth their talents generated.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
3 June 2026
Noun
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Working alongside Councilmember Ortiz, our District 5 team submitted 28 policy memos within the first 100 days, with 80% approved by the City Council.—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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The Last Manager Standing newsletter recently scoured the research on layoff memos, earnings calls, and myriad corporate communications, and developed a list of phrases that often precede layoffs.—
Mark Murphy,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
Noun
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Interest in the author’s life can curdle into obsession, as in Henry James’s The Aspern Papers, in which the narrator embraces any deception necessary to acquire the letters of a dead poet.—
Walt Hunter,
The Atlantic,
4 June 2026
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Tap the letters or the up and down carat on the display line.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Hearing her mothers’ cries, the 11-year-old apparently came to her aid.—
Sean Emery,
Oc Register,
1 June 2026
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Then, the cries of Ginny’s baby are a major wake-up call for the couple that can’t be ignored.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
28 May 2026
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