1
as in remarking
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 recording
to make a written note of
a waitress hurriedly noting our orders
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as in noticing
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 mentioning
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 following
to take notice of and be guided by
please note that the office will be closed tomorrow
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Recent Examples of noting
Outside experts generally agreed with the government’s assessment, noting that small amounts of substances such as heavy metals are naturally occurring in the environment.
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Jonel Aleccia, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
An OpenAI spokesperson disputed that allegation, noting that the email the company sends to users who have been deactivated does not include information about creating a new account.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
Rosenberg with Oakland Privacy suggested that the state might be better off opting out of the Real ID system than sharing information about its license holders, noting that more than 60 percent of Californians already have passports.
—Sacramento Bee Contributor, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Democrats challenged contradictions in the war’s justification, noting that Iran’s nuclear facilities were already reportedly destroyed in 2025.
—Ben Finley, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
Any other hotel features worth noting?
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
Berman and Kessler try to corroborate that framing by noting how MMRs operate.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Why this matters for early planners For travelers who like to plan ahead or avoid peak crowds, the Nelson-Atkins is worth noting now.
—Taylor Haught, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
And as this week's deadline looms, more than 40 OUSD principals signed a letter expressing decreasing confidence in district leadership, noting only 30% of students are reading at grade level.
—CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
Jonel Aleccia, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
An OpenAI spokesperson disputed that allegation, noting that the email the company sends to users who have been deactivated does not include information about creating a new account.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
Rosenberg with Oakland Privacy suggested that the state might be better off opting out of the Real ID system than sharing information about its license holders, noting that more than 60 percent of Californians already have passports.
—Sacramento Bee Contributor, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Democrats challenged contradictions in the war’s justification, noting that Iran’s nuclear facilities were already reportedly destroyed in 2025.
—Ben Finley, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
Any other hotel features worth noting?
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
Berman and Kessler try to corroborate that framing by noting how MMRs operate.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Why this matters for early planners For travelers who like to plan ahead or avoid peak crowds, the Nelson-Atkins is worth noting now.
—Taylor Haught, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
And as this week's deadline looms, more than 40 OUSD principals signed a letter expressing decreasing confidence in district leadership, noting only 30% of students are reading at grade level.
—CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for noting
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Romney took note of his political journey during his remarks at Monday's celebration, remarking on the bipartisanship that made Romneycare possible.—
Jon Keller,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Best Things to Do Driving, tasting, eating, and remarking about the beauty of this part of California filled our days, and visitors have so many places to see, depending on their interests, from wine to olive oil, craft beer, honey, cheese, and farm-fresh fruit and nuts.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Apr. 2026
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Beyond fashioning stunning décor, Joseon court painters were tasked with recording major events.—
Lori Waxman,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Stanford graduate played 80 games across his career with the Cardinals, New York Giants and Oakland Raiders, recording five sacks and 130 tackles.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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January 20 – February 18 Your voice stands out today, and people are noticing.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
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Aquarius January 20 – February 18 Your voice stands out today, and people are noticing.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2026
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The king's speech to Congress In his remarks to Congress, Charles at times appeared to make pointed references to Trump without mentioning him by name.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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But the fact that the movie cuts back to the staff poring over pages without ever mentioning a social-media plan, a digital breakout post, or how the video shoot of this interview will be Ginsu-ed into TikTok clips tells you how stuck in the idealized past Prada 2 is.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
29 Apr. 2026
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Pau Cubarsi was back to his best, as was Pedri, who appeared to have lost some of his characteristic spark in recent matches following his return from a hamstring injury.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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In the months following, a federal judge temporarily blocked the termination of TPS for Haitian immigrants, granting a reprieve to nearly 57,000 Haitian TPS holders in New York.—
Dr. Alister Martin,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2026
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However, the Estée Lauder color brand declined 25 percent, reflecting a tough comparison base compared to the same time last year.—
Denni Hu,
Footwear News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Malloy notes that the practice has expanded its reach through telehealth while also introducing in-person services in response to patient preferences, reflecting an adaptive, hybrid model.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Shamet played 18 minutes in Game 1 and 10 minutes in Game 2 before logging seven minutes combined through Games 3 and 4.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Avoid areas prone to water-logging and retaining moisture, such as low spots in your landscape or heavy clay soils.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
27 Apr. 2026
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The one big missing piece was seeing her team finally capture an elusive state championship.—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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Mario Tama / Getty Images file In a report whose data was largely compiled before the recent run-up, Bank of America analysts found that so far, only lower-income households were seeing a significant impact on their budgets from higher gas prices.—
Rob Wile,
NBC news,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Noting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noting. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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