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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
Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2025
An online memorial for Arnold notes he was raised in Bowling Green, Kentucky and leaves behind his husband, Ben Johnson, and his mother, Cinda Arnold.
—Jillian Frankel, PEOPLE, 11 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
Rawson not only went through Rader’s personal notes and diaries, but met with him and asked him point blank about the possibility of other victims.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2025
An online memorial for Arnold notes he was raised in Bowling Green, Kentucky and leaves behind his husband, Ben Johnson, and his mother, Cinda Arnold.
—Jillian Frankel, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for note
Verb
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Amazon spokesperson Kelly Nantel declined to comment.—
Jason Del Rey,
Fortune,
15 Oct. 2025
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The Florida Bar declined to comment on its victory, referring a Miami Herald reporter to its response in the Supreme Court case.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
15 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,
12 Oct. 2025
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In Edgewater, in Volusia County, water in the Intracoastal pushed up into low-lying neighborhoods and the city recorded as much as 7 inches of rain, the city stated in a news release.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
11 Oct. 2025
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Shout out to @CamInman who noticed the 49ers had just 10 defenders (three linemen) on the play on which Fred Warner was injured.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
14 Oct. 2025
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Other rockers are starting to notice this positive trend, and theorize about why the kids are connecting so hard with bands who aren’t remotely humanized.—
Mackenzie Cummings-Grady,
Billboard,
14 Oct. 2025
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The barrels for Camp Nelson E were pulled from the fifth floor of this seven-story rickhouse, and as mentioned before the whiskey was bottled at 128 proof.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
15 Oct. 2025
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Parker told the gathering that government officials have received a record number of death threats and mentioned a December 2022 incident when a casket bearing the names of people killed by police was left on her lawn, according to Schatzline.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In his candid remarks on earnings calls, Karp doesn’t always follow advice for talking points.—
Jessica Mathews,
Fortune,
16 Oct. 2025
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All crossings between Afghanistan and Pakistan were shut on Sunday following ongoing clashes.—
Happymon Jacob,
Time,
16 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
Noun
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The courier plans to shift non-urgent letter mail to be moved by ground instead of air and reduce the number of delivery days in a week.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Oct. 2025
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Jefferies could incur financial losses from its indirect investments in First Brands but the investment bank has ample liquidity to absorb the impact, Handler said in a letter.—
Scott Schnipper,
CNBC,
13 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 16 Oct. 2025.
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