ANNOTATES Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

annotates

verb

present tense third-person singular of annotate

as in interprets

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 annotates Pretending to be the smart person who annotates their books can lead to becoming that person. — Brianne Kane, Scientific American, 19 Sep. 2025

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In a recent Science study, researchers show that the Laurentide reached its smallest size about 3,600 years ago, then started re-expanding roughly 2,000 years ago, which the team interprets as the opening move of the next glaciation.

— Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 24 Oct. 2026
For one, estrogen helps regulate how the nervous system interprets pain signals.

— Cheyenne Buckingham, Washington Post, 24 Oct. 2026

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The new method, developed by researchers at Germany’s Fraunhofer Institute for Digital Media Technology (IDMT) and Pan Acoustics GmbH, analyzes the tiny vibrations produced when raindrops strike solar panels.

— Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026
The Extraordinary Conservation of the Last Judgment, which also analyzes a hidden self-portrait Michelangelo painted on a strip of cloth worn by a figure representing death.

— News Desk, Artforum, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of analyzes

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That explains how, in a system in which all politicians purport to follow their conscience, nearly every consequential issue is decided by a straight party vote.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 4 Nov. 2026
Retailers want to see that brands are generating sales, Nafousi explains, yet driving those conversions can require more spending on marketing and in-store visibility.

— Amy Francombe, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of explains

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Listen displays album artwork and playback information, while Climate illustrates cabin airflow and seat temperature.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
The record illustrates how artists can combine music, video content, and direct engagement with listeners.

— Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026

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