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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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2
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
IEEE Spectrum, 7 Aug. 2025
Underly noted significant racial disparities in passage rates and said new requirements for teaching candidates to learn about the science of reading make the expensive test redundant.
—Rory Linnane, jsonline.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2025
The team’s latest diagnostic approach combines digital stethoscopes and machine learning to analyze heartbeats, similar to how a musician may pick up an off-key note.
—Carla Mendez, Sun Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2025
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Verb
Kassis also noted the Github project includes the full Unmarker attack and watermark detectors to verify whether the attack worked.
—IEEE Spectrum, 7 Aug. 2025
Underly noted significant racial disparities in passage rates and said new requirements for teaching candidates to learn about the science of reading make the expensive test redundant.
—Rory Linnane, jsonline.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Noun
Meanwhile, the publisher to whom Wednesday submitted her novel had the audacity to give her notes.
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2025
The team’s latest diagnostic approach combines digital stethoscopes and machine learning to analyze heartbeats, similar to how a musician may pick up an off-key note.
—Carla Mendez, Sun Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for note
Verb
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The Department of Homeland Security, the agency that houses ICE, did not immediately comment.—
Cayla Bamberger,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Aug. 2025
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When contacted by Bloomberg, Costco declined to comment on whether its decision was influenced by campaigning from the Christian coalition.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Researchers recorded 19 species living around the rig in shallower waters of up to 16 feet, while a higher volume of fish were found between depths of 65 and 130 feet, according to the study.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
12 Aug. 2025
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The Anti-Defamation League’s annual audit recorded 9,354 antisemitic incidents across the country in 2024, marking a 5% increase from the previous year and a new all-time high for the group.—
Grace Gilson,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Radhi, an Ayurvedic enthusiast, noticed Jay’s sweet tooth was something deeper than an occasional craving.—
Omaid Homayun,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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This mattress is also durable—Dragan noticed that any body imprints pop back quickly, and is hopeful this will hold up for some time.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Not to mention the larger-than-life absence of one Samantha Jones (Kim Cattrall).—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
15 Aug. 2025
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The topics their younger pals have started to mention.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Using data from three ongoing research programs, researchers followed over 200,000 health professionals for up to 36 years, regularly collecting detailed information about their diets and lifestyles.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
8 Aug. 2025
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Career growth inside companies still follows a narrow script—progress often defined by vertical movement alone.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
Noun
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His death was officially ruled a suicide by New York City's medical examiner and reconfirmed in a joint memo by the DOJ and FBI.—
Anna Commander
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Aug. 2025
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To share the story of your unsung hero with the Hidden Brain team, record a voice memo on your phone and send it to myunsunghero@hiddenbrain.org.—
Laura Kwerel,
NPR,
4 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The letter placed at his door Friday admonished him for that vote and called on him to vote against cuts to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and public education when Congress returns to Washington, D.C., in September.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Aug. 2025
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In Tarrant County overall, more than third of the public school campuses — 35% — saw improvements in their letter grades, according to the Commit Partnership.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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And yet, despite serving as a rallying cry among Democrats nationally, this gambit by Texas Democrats is going to fail if history is to be a guide.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
4 Aug. 2025
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Melancholic nylon guitars, murmuring bongos, and the distant cry of a trumpet create a vibe that sounds timeless — the magic is undeniable.—
Tere Aguilera,
Billboard,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Note.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/note. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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