jotting (down)

Definition of jotting (down)next
present participle of jot (down)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for jotting (down)
Verb
  • Soon, protesters began following agents, recording them, and, at points, attempted to block the entrance of an ICE facility.
    Ruby Cramer, New Yorker, 12 Mar. 2026
  • He was lifted from the game without recording an out, only to get re-inserted in the second inning to complete two scoreless innings.
    Jack Vita, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The outfielder, 29, earned a call-up in August with the Los Angeles Dodgers and was used largely as a defensive replacement, logging only two at-bats in 18 regular-season game appearances.
    Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
  • For instance, not enough businesses insist on multi-factor authentication for logging into company computers, with authentication on a separate device being one of the requirements.
    Don Aviv, Time, 7 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Some people were literally sitting in their rooms all night writing down notes.
    Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2026
  • The idea of writing down your arguments came from a technique used by debaters.
    Jeff Banowetz, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Reporters from outlets that refused to consent to the new rules, including those from the Associated Press, have continued reporting on the military from outside the building.
    Michael Kunzelman, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
  • Dubai’s international airport came under drone attack several times, with passengers reporting at least one impact and a number of interceptions.
    Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 7 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • With the advancement of technology, there is now a transcribing tool on hand, but Warner says, human transcribing is not only faster, but 99% accurate.
    Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 5 Mar. 2026
  • But while many health care providers already are using AI for administrative duties, such as transcribing patient visits, using it to help diagnose people is still a relatively new field.
    Cal Matters, Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Bode is setting down roots in Asia.
    Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 19 Feb. 2026
  • After touring and setting down her Real Housewives of Potomac champagne flute, Candiace focused on parenthood, welcoming a baby boy with her husband, Chris Bassett, in 2024.
    Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 19 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • After taking down the British Union of Fascists from the inside, Tommy has mostly kept a low profile, but the thought of his heir siding with the Nazis might be enough to pull him back into the fight.
    Allison DeGrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Feb. 2026
  • After taking down the serial numbers from three M-16s used in the Pakistani Taliban suicide attack on the cadet college, near Wana, CNN made a Freedom of Information Act request to the US military concerning how the weapons got to Afghanistan.
    Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 3 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The letter also raised concerns about foreign investment in Paramount’s offer, noting that the deal included potential financing from Chinese company Tencent Holdings, which had previously withdrawn funding due to national security review concerns.
    Max Tani, semafor.com, 12 Mar. 2026
  • The resolution is strongly worded but also filled with caveats — noting that the district will comply with contracting and procurement laws.
    Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
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“Jotting (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jotting%20%28down%29. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.

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