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as in to comment
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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as in to record
to make a written note of
a waitress hurriedly noting our orders
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as in to notice
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 to mention
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 to follow
to take notice of and be guided by
please note that the office will be closed tomorrow
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as in letter
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 cry
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 bill
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 aura
a special quality or impression associated with something
spoke with a note of irritation in her voice
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as in reputation
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 remark
a briefly expressed opinion
let me read a few notes I jotted down while you were auditioning
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as in attention
a state of being aware
during my long convalescence I had taken note of which friends had helped me and which ones had found other things to do
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as in feature
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 note
Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 7 Nov. 2025
The building also served as an American Legion Post, as noted by the historical plaque mounted on the property's front yard.
—Jim Riccioli, jsonline.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 7 Nov. 2025
There’s even audience participation, as the crowd lifted bouquets of flowers overhead, timed with Grande’s high notes.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
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Verb
As Justice Amy Coney Barrett noted, surely that includes the lesser power to tariff imports.
—Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 7 Nov. 2025
The building also served as an American Legion Post, as noted by the historical plaque mounted on the property's front yard.
—Jim Riccioli, jsonline.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Noun
The lack of vetoes signals Crowley's agreement that the board's changes strike the right note of protecting services for vulnerable residents while steering the county toward a more fiscally responsible future.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 7 Nov. 2025
There’s even audience participation, as the crowd lifted bouquets of flowers overhead, timed with Grande’s high notes.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for note
Verb
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Putin is yet to comment on the developments related to the tanker, which the US had previously sanctioned for carrying illicit Iranian oil.—
Kosta Gak,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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Marsh's attorney, Keith Whiddon, declined to comment.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Dak Brinkley shows pass rushing ability KU freshman defensive end Dak Brinkley recorded the first two sacks of his college career on back-to-back plays in the second quarter.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
9 Nov. 2025
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The Hornets have recorded five or more sacks five times this season.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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The theft wasn't noticed until a store employee saw that the entire caviar section was empty, which led management to check their security cameras.—
Michele Gile,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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One game, Jordan Ross, his roommate, noticed that Jake was too late to rotate over on a double-team from the baseline side on a drive.—
Mirin Fader,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Not to mention the titular bugs, a swarm of blood-invading creatures discovered by her new lover, the mysterious drifter Peter Evans (Namir Smallwood).—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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Hafley said Wednesday that having his name being mentioned as a head coaching candidate is flattering and humbling.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Playing Queen Charlotte brought her presence back to film following the height of her television fame with Prime Suspect.—
Diane J. Cho,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Our job is to find the right level that's fair, that creates the right type of precedent that people can follow after.—
Lucas Aulbach,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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In a memo later that day to SNAP state agency directors, the USDA said people would receive a maximum of 65% of their benefits.—
Detroit Fress Staff,
Freep.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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The memo also mentioned that United will offer about 4,000 flights per day.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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The school’s principal, Erin Kamradt, wrote a letter to parents about Linda's disappearance.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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The Justice Department's revelations Monday about the number of files appeared in a letter to Engelmeyer.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
6 Jan. 2026
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There’s going to be a lot of oohs and aahs and cries and laughs and love.—
Kirsten Chuba,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Nov. 2025
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Women from the village, who were down washing clothes in the river, heard the cries and rallied the community to help, Dumasá said.—
Daniel Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Note.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/note. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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