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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
Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 16 Mar. 2025
What’s more, Castilla notes that our tap water commonly contains chemicals like chlorine (or chloramine); minerals such as calcium and magnesium that can leave a residue on the skin; and impurities such as heavy metals or pesticides.
—Kristine Thomason, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2025
Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2025
Dressed in one of her signature coats, the Princess of Wales chose a navy blue military-style coat by Alexander McQueen featuring beautiful gold buttons at the waist (as a side note, the royal owns this same design in several colors).
—María Munsuri, Glamour, 16 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Geer noted that state Sen. Cathy Osten and Rep. Kadeem Roberts have been advocates for the bill and that the tribe helped with some of the language in the bill.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 16 Mar. 2025
What’s more, Castilla notes that our tap water commonly contains chemicals like chlorine (or chloramine); minerals such as calcium and magnesium that can leave a residue on the skin; and impurities such as heavy metals or pesticides.
—Kristine Thomason, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2025
Noun
The station, per a note, was looted sometime between Wednesday and Thursday.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2025
Dressed in one of her signature coats, the Princess of Wales chose a navy blue military-style coat by Alexander McQueen featuring beautiful gold buttons at the waist (as a side note, the royal owns this same design in several colors).
—María Munsuri, Glamour, 16 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for note
Verb
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Columbia officials declined to comment on the pending litigation.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC News,
14 Mar. 2025
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The video went so viral, in fact, that Roan herself saw it and decided to comment revealing some key context around the earring.—
Stephen Daw,
Billboard,
13 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The 2019 second-round pick out of Ole Miss has recorded at least 900 receiving yards in each of his seasons with the Seahawks.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
The Athletic,
10 Mar. 2025
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Audio captured by air traffic control recorded someone on the plane reporting before the crash that a door was open, and asking to land at the airport.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
9 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The new policy allows Ferbert to skip the time-consuming step of asking the council for permission in the form of a briefing session that must be scheduled days in advance and publicly noticed.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Mar. 2025
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Retailers often anticipate a bump in sales around dividend time each year and even small businesses notice the uptick.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Not to mention, additional celebs like Sophie Turner and Aubrey Plaza have also been spotted in it previously.—
Maya Gandara,
StyleCaster,
11 Mar. 2025
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Her news, conveyed during a nine-minute TikTok video, mentioned the challenges of navigating a new country.—
Etan Vlessing,
The Hollywood Reporter,
11 Mar. 2025
Verb
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It’s found in the mind fog following the relief of a big win at work, the hours spent zoning out instead of caring for yourself by getting a good night’s sleep, and the failure to listen to your child tell you about their day due to an obsession with getting your inbox to zero.—
Keyaira Boone,
Essence,
18 Mar. 2025
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The tractor-trailers were partly submerged in Morey Pond on the Ashford-Union line following the collision, according to the warrant affidavit for the arrest of Desruisseaux.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The memo was sent out by the human resources executive from USAGM on Saturday morning.—
Filip Timotija,
The Hill,
15 Mar. 2025
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Tin’s attorney, Harris, said in a sentencing memo that his client agreed to receive box turtles that would be shipped illegally from New York and New Jersey to his home in Hong Kong.—
Brittny Mejia,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The meeting follows Araghchi's statement that an Arab envoy would soon deliver Trump's letter to Iran.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
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Six massive fluorescent letters and a cartoon beaver in a red cap illuminate our way.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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For weeks now, Haiti’s volatile capital has been caught between cries and gunfire, armed gangs and mass exodus, and anxiety and silence.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
18 Mar. 2025
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In the theatre, though, peals of laughter drowned out Melton’s cries and the scene’s devastatingly anticlimactic end.—
Lauren Michele Jackson,
The New Yorker,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Note.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/note. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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