as in to interpret
to add notes or comments to (a text, book, drawing, etc.)
He annotated the text at several places. annotate a list
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Recent Examples of annotate
The Times photographed each plaque and asked eight historians who have studied and written about both Democratic and Republican presidents to examine and annotate the exhibit, which spans 5,400 words.
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New York Times,
11 June 2026
Alongside the guitar is a copy of the Declaration of Independence, annotated by John McKesson, secretary of New York’s Fourth Provincial Congress, in the days following July 4, 1776.
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Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
Who better to annotate that life than the actors, directors, cinematographers, editors, and producers who helped bring his movies to the screen since the late 1960s?
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Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
10 June 2026
Unusually for a remote bush lodge, the tech is pretty sophisticated, from air conditioning and good Wi-Fi to clearly annotated light switches.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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New York Times,
11 June 2026
Alongside the guitar is a copy of the Declaration of Independence, annotated by John McKesson, secretary of New York’s Fourth Provincial Congress, in the days following July 4, 1776.
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Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
Who better to annotate that life than the actors, directors, cinematographers, editors, and producers who helped bring his movies to the screen since the late 1960s?
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Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
10 June 2026
Unusually for a remote bush lodge, the tech is pretty sophisticated, from air conditioning and good Wi-Fi to clearly annotated light switches.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for annotate
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In order to understand what is happening, the reader must interpret the images and the character’s dialogue.
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Research that starts online often bears more fruit when it’s continued in person at a genealogical library, where professional genealogists and librarians can help locate and interpret records.
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This article was generated by the Bay Area Home Report Bot, software that analyzes home sales or other data and creates an article based on a template created by humans.
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Detectives are continuing an investigation that began weeks ago, Azarcon said, and are analyzing evidence to see whether the six are linked to additional crimes.
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Watching the hearing via Zoom from a prison holding room, Powell wiped his eyes and sighed heavily as Cribbs once again recited the facts of the case before Judge Rachelle Carnesale, explaining when Walton was fatally shot.
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When the Dodgers played here last month, a fan posted a picture of the menu board and explained what FTD stood for.
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During the preference sheet meeting, the major difference in Kayley and Genevieve’s attitudes is perfectly illustrated.
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The scale of the fund, and the involvement of multiple international partners, illustrates Abu Dhabi’s ambition to use AI to help diversify its economy, and its credibility as an investor.
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In addition to clarifying one claim, NYT also agreed to voluntarily dismiss two claims of contributory copyright infringement and trademark dilution against all defendants.
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Rich Bornstein, founder of Bornstein Media, helps leaders clarify their story before the camera turns on.
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“Annotate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/annotate. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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