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plural of note
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a usually brief written reminder I'll make a note to myself so I don't forget to pick up some milk on the way home

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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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Recent Examples of notes
Verb
As TechCrunch notes, the update is now rolling out following an email to customers last month. Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 8 July 2026 Coverage of vibration plates notes that scientific evidence often lags behind search interest, a pattern where enthusiasm outpaces published research. Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 July 2026 Evans notes that in many BIPOC communities, the deepest cultural work happens after the content airs, in the conversation, the remixing, the reinterpretation that current tools don't track. Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 Sowa notes that a few common signs of dehydration to watch out for include dark urine, dizziness, and increasing fatigue among others like lightheadedness, headaches or dry mouth. ABC News, 7 July 2026 Cape Verde is the smallest country to reach the knockout stage, with a population of 525,000, notes ESPN. Jaclyn Hendricks, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026 At the same time, the Bureau of Labor Statistics notes that rising customer interest in purchasing eyewear online could temper employment demand. Casey Mann, Arkansas Online, 1 July 2026 Paint the Walls a Balanced Neutral Kathy Kuo, interior designer and founder of Kathy Kuo Home, notes that almost any cool neutral hue works well with '90s-style oak cabinets—especially when applying a fresh coat of paint to the surrounding walls. Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 1 July 2026
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Past cyclosporiasis outbreaks have been linked to bagged salad mixes and kits, fresh cilantro, fresh basil, raspberries, snow peas, and green onions, MDHHS notes. Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 14 July 2026 The new sauce features a savory Parmesan blend with subtle notes of lemon and garlic, bringing classic Caesar flavor to sandwiches, wraps, and even McCrispy Strips as a dipping sauce. Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 14 July 2026 And as Jones notes, much of that is due to the actors who’ve thrown themselves into the characters, thorns and all. Hannah Giorgis Yohannes, Vanity Fair, 13 July 2026 Low piano notes gather tentatively; sostenuto woodwinds hover just above ground level; a rainstick adds contour and shading. Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 13 July 2026 Neill replies, while Goldblum plays the famous notes on a grand piano. Adam England, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026 In a departure from her urbano and alternative leanings blended with notes of R&B, the six-song EP was a straightforward, traditional salsa offering that featured a collaboration with Venezuelan salsa hybrid band Rawayana on the title track. Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2026 Look for notes of vanilla, graham cracker, caramel, and toasted grain, and it was bottled at a lower 103 proof. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 13 July 2026 The voice recording option can be used for work meetings, interviews, or quick voice notes. Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 13 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for notes
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  • Trump has also continued to claim Democrats are trying to rig or cheat in the upcoming election, remarks that have faced rebukes from members of his own party.
    Ana Ceballos Follow, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
  • Attendees seemed keen to squeeze as much networking as possible out of the gala, often chatting with their associates and neighbors during speakers’ remarks.
    Jared Perlo, NBC news, 6 June 2026
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  • Court records from Davidson County, Tennessee, showed an improper vehicle lighting and speeding charge, both misdemeanors, for Johnson in 2023.
    Lucas Finton, USA Today, 6 July 2026
  • The unidentified student told a school resource officer in December 2023, who informed the principal about what happened, court records state.
    Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 6 July 2026
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  • Your analytical eye notices small details that make a big impression, while your modest warmth invites genuine connection without forcing it.
    Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 9 July 2026
  • When no one owns that decision, certification decays quietly, and the signal stops being reliable long before anyone notices.
    Jay Limburn, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
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  • At least one person mentions the deaths in the Tarrant County Jail at nearly every commissioners court meeting in recent memory.
    Mary Ella Hastings, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2026
  • Mary McCarthy gossips more frankly about people Robert Lowell mentions.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 July 2026
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  • Lilting piano follows her through the darkness of the castle’s chambers.
    Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
  • L'Opéra follows a similar arc—restaurant first, festivities later—while Pablo Saint-Tropez on Place des Lices leans into a more unapologetic disco energy, with a 1970s playlist, mirror balls, and a crowd that reliably knows how to use a dance floor.
    Karli Poliziani, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026
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  • After one of the memos was leaked, prompting outrage, the justification was eventually withdrawn.
    Marie-Rose Sheinerman, The Atlantic, 6 July 2026
  • That conversation produced the kind of alignment that doesn’t come from memos or mission statements.
    John Speranza, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
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  • The game will present you with a six by eight grid of letters.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
  • New Justice Department letters and FEMA grant conditions demand citizenship checks, paper ballots and audits, prompting urgent logistical questions for election officials and raising fears of federal overreach into traditionally state-run voting.
    Geoff Mulvihill, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
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  • As the bodies were returned to their families, cries echoed through the neighborhood.
    ABC News, ABC News, 1 July 2026
  • The other was a tearing beauty, a creature so lovely that one look at her sent young men’s blood pressure skyward and set them to uttering wild, hoarse cries and tearing telephone directories apart with the bare hands.
    John Madson, Outdoor Life, 1 July 2026

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