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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
Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Shen notes that gonorrhea can also spread to the eyes if a person touches them after making contact with infected areas, leading to redness, pain and discharge.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 3 Oct. 2025
Another issue the Club takes with the Jefferies note is the reasoning behind the downgrade.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Humphreys County Sheriff Chris Davis confirmed fatalities and missing persons, noting that the investigation could take several days.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Shen notes that gonorrhea can also spread to the eyes if a person touches them after making contact with infected areas, leading to redness, pain and discharge.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
Noun
As of Wednesday, there were no notes posted at the stores indicating whether the situation might be temporary.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 3 Oct. 2025
Another issue the Club takes with the Jefferies note is the reasoning behind the downgrade.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for note
Verb
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Officials at the Education Department declined to comment or answer questions from ProPublica for this story.—
Megan O’Matz,
ProPublica,
8 Oct. 2025
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Representatives for the Dash, NWSL, RHC and PJT Partners, which was hired to handle the sale, all declined to comment on the specifics.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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The American Library Association says 2,452 unique book titles were challenged in 2024, while PEN America recorded 3,752 unique titles.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Crew aboard the ship noticed that the engine room—a long and narrow chamber—was the weakest, and was where multiple beams buckled under the pressure of the ice.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside,
7 Oct. 2025
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Neither that notice nor the agenda for the meeting, posted the day before, gave details about which property the board would be voting on or its intended use.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This recent history, combined with the current proximity to major support and the daily oversold condition mentioned above, adds to HD's potentially compelling risk/reward scenario.—
Frank Cappelleri,
CNBC,
8 Oct. 2025
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But when leaving the company, to keep their vested equity, they were reportedly required to sign an agreement that contained provisions eternally forbidding them from criticizing their former employer, and that prevented them from mentioning the agreement’s existence.—
Harry Booth,
Time,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Xiao reportedly built his fortune in business with Communist Party leaders and is currently in prison following a high-profile abduction by Chinese agents and subsequent disappearance.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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And another tropical system following on the heels of Priscilla early next week could pile onto the flood threat.—
Chris Dolce,
CNN Money,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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At a minimum, expect a memo to be issued — as soon as tomorrow — to all teams with a clear reminder that no one should approach or enter the blue tent during an evaluation.—
Jordan Sigler,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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The memo also indicated that additional Guard personnel from other states can be mobilized if necessary.—
NPR,
NPR,
10 Oct. 2025
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Swift had her hair done up in colorful scrunchies and wore a Scramble letter necklace with her character's name Natalie.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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This seven-letter tattoo, all caps, offers the entry point into what makes the Chicago Bears cornerback tick.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The rallying cry from Shakespeare’s Henry V, ahead of the Battle of Agincourt, might as well be the motto of today’s artificial intelligence elites.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
7 Oct. 2025
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The cries and coos Lydia and all the other Fairfield mothers made around her little sister made Catherine sick.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Note.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/note. Accessed 11 Oct. 2025.
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