jotting (down)

present participle of jot (down)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for jotting (down)
Verb
  • Keith Richards’ son, Marlon Richards, let slip that the Rolling Stones are recording an album in London.
    Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 19 Sep. 2025
  • So far, Misa, taken second overall by the Sharks at the NHL Draft in June after recording eye-popping numbers in the OHL, seems to be a quick learner.
    Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • After logging nine points and having a plus-minus rating of minus-6 in 21 regular-season games, Jones logged nine points (four goals, five assists) and had a plus-11 rating in 23 Stanley Cup playoff games while averaging a team-high 25 minutes 30 seconds of ice time per game.
    Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2025
  • They also can be accessed by logging in on a web browser.
    Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • While writing down lists may not work for everyone, and journaling may seem like yet another task to complete, Sandbech believes your mind deserves the same opportunity for self-care as any other part of your body.
    Asif Burhan, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Some coping mechanisms include grounding techniques like deep breathing, writing down thoughts and feelings, and talking with trusted people.
    Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The same month as her son was discharged prematurely, the state of Colorado put West Springs under a conditional license for a series of problematic inspections, according to reporting from the Grand Junction Daily Sentinel.
    ProPublica, ProPublica, 22 Sep. 2025
  • Mark Porter Kate Abnett covers EU climate and energy policy in Brussels, reporting on Europe’s green transition and how climate change is affecting people and ecosystems across the EU.
    Simon Jessop, Reuters, 21 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • But many of the available tools are focused on reducing administrative burden by transcribing clinical visits, drafting notes and formulating appeal letters.
    Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
  • But voicemails also have a blue dot next to the red phone number or name (along with text summarizing or transcribing the voicemail underneath if those settings are active).
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 17 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The pair took full advantage and ground their way in the final from the top half, setting down Wazir & Blanco in the semis with a come-from-behind win.
    Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • The Giants will look to pull off the upset in primetime after nearly taking down Dallas in overtime last week.
    Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025
  • The Green Bay Packers had yet another commanding win to begin the new season, taking down the Washington Commanders, 27-18, to start 2-0 on the year.
    Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The director also drew connections between his own work and Korean genre cinema, noting how both use monsters and genre elements to explore cultural identity.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 19 Sep. 2025
  • Bermejo reflected on LaLiga’s journey as one of TikTok’s earliest sports adopters, noting the channel has grown to more than 38 million followers since joining in 2019.
    Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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“Jotting (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jotting%20%28down%29. Accessed 26 Sep. 2025.

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