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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
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 June 2025
Lab directors at Northwestern noted there’s a rigorous process for procuring federal grants each submission cycle.
—Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2025
Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 6 June 2025
On a spicier note, a seductive square between Mars in your eighth house of mergers and Uranus in your fifth house of passion on June 15 could trigger a deep (but impromptu) emotional pull that catches you off guard.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 6 June 2025
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Verb
Buckler endorsed Radiance, noting that founder Fran Simeoni had worked at Arrow for many years before launching his own venture.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 June 2025
Lab directors at Northwestern noted there’s a rigorous process for procuring federal grants each submission cycle.
—Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2025
Noun
This latest narrative, told in organic modernist with a hint of radical notes, is much rooted in his personal living space.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 6 June 2025
On a spicier note, a seductive square between Mars in your eighth house of mergers and Uranus in your fifth house of passion on June 15 could trigger a deep (but impromptu) emotional pull that catches you off guard.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for note
Verb
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Thousands of users commented how lucky the millennial was to be so loved by her parents.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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His attorney, Michael Wales, declined to comment when contacted by telephone.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 June 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,
14 June 2025
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Acutis' first miracle was recorded in 2020, according to CNN.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
13 June 2025
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Nineteenth-century Americans did not simply notice hair’s unusual properties.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2025
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La Rue claims Leto was observing her so intensely that her mother noticed.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2025
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Most Met fans, including me wanted less Jeff and more Acuna, Baty, and Mauricio as the article mentioned.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
15 June 2025
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As mentioned, scientists have developed contact lenses that monitor the eyes for these symptoms.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
15 June 2025
Verb
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When Austin and Phoenix cleared the way for semiconductor expansion, billions in private investment followed.—
Ethan Karp,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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But overshadowing much of his testimony will be the Pentagon's decision to send some 4,800 troops, including 700 Marines, to Los Angeles following several days of clashes between protesters and law enforcement there.—
Anne Flaherty,
ABC News,
10 June 2025
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According to an internal memo from the BOP, Joshua Smith was named Deputy Director at the BOP.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Justin Sullivan/Getty Images What To Know Walmart is laying off up to 106 staffers in its technology office in San Bruno, California, according to an internal memo shared with Newsweek by a Walmart spokesperson.—
Alia Shoaib,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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As literacy expanded to new social strata, and new periodicals circulated among increasingly diverse publics, what letter writers could divulge and columnists could discuss changed.—
Merve Emre,
New Yorker,
16 June 2025
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The Correa-Kim letter says OCFA officials submitted a grant request to Cal OES Deputy Chief Carlos Camarena three hours after the fire started.—
Michael Slaten,
Oc Register,
16 June 2025
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Surveillance footage from the home reviewed by investigators allegedly showed the foster mother punching the toddler in the head, yanking her by her hair so violently that the child's head struck floors and furniture, hitting her with a wooden spoon and covering her mouth to silence her cries.—
Christina Coulter,
People.com,
12 June 2025
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Here, the actress recalls some of her favorite career memories, the part that got away, and the film that always makes her cry.—
Antonia Blyth,
Deadline,
11 June 2025
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“Note.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/note. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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