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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
Morten Stig Jensen, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
The 2024 Cincinnati Reds, it should be noted, did not go to the World Series.
—C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Erin Qualey, Vulture, 28 Mar. 2025
Chicago White Sox defeat the Los Angeles Angels 8-1 to start the season on a winning note
Sean Burke became just the seventh pitcher in the last 100 years to start on opening day with fewer than 20 career innings pitched in the majors.
—Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Unless noted otherwise, all stats via NBA.com, PBPStats, Cleaning the Glass or Basketball-Reference.
—Morten Stig Jensen, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
The 2024 Cincinnati Reds, it should be noted, did not go to the World Series.
—C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Noun
There was a note with the tape, possibly one that Callie confiscated?
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 28 Mar. 2025
Chicago White Sox defeat the Los Angeles Angels 8-1 to start the season on a winning note
Sean Burke became just the seventh pitcher in the last 100 years to start on opening day with fewer than 20 career innings pitched in the majors.
—Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for note
Verb
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Most Redditors who commented on the post seemed to agree.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Apr. 2025
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Daugherty declined to comment on the board’s plans.—
Kristen Taketa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2025
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The administration expects the new rates to remain in place until the U.S. narrows a $1.2 trillion trade imbalance recorded last year.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Apr. 2025
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The Royals on Monday recorded 14 hits in their 11-1 blowout victory.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2025
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Whether Larry Fink is driving the debate or simply reacting, the omissions in the annual letter are worth noticing.—
Jon McGowan,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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This means not having their nose in their phone or earbuds in their ears when walking, but instead noticing other people and vehicles on the street.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
31 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The term is mentioned 63 times in the defense team’s motion.—
Charles Rabin,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2025
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Illini gymnast Sam Phillips, a two-time All-American who transferred from the University of Nebraska last year, said NIL rules were mentioned at a meeting for new U of I athletes.—
Stacy St. Clair,
ProPublica,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In the novel, author Emma Pattee follows the story of Annie, who is nine months pregnant and at Ikea buying a crib when the catastrophic earthquake hits.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
30 Mar. 2025
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The 3x Golden Globe winner died of complications following a stroke on Saturday afternoon in Waimanalo, Hawaii, according to multiple outlets, just days before his 91st birthday on Monday.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
30 Mar. 2025
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Strategic Ambiguity In late March, The Washington Post cited an internal memo, signed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and distributed to Pentagon employees, appearing to double down on the U.S.'s pivot to the Indo-Pacific region.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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In a memo sent Monday night, Blanche directed the closure of the National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team and ordered prosecutors to pivot to investigating transnational criminal organizations and terrorist groups that use crypto to engage in illicit transactions.—
Josh Meyer,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
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In her letter, the complainant alleged that Blackmon asked her several inappropriate questions.—
Kristen Taketa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2025
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Daniel Morton-Bentley, counsel and deputy commissioner of the state Department of Education, said in a letter dated Friday to the federal Education Department that state officials do not believe the federal agency has authority to make such demands.—
Time,
Time,
5 Apr. 2025
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Raising the ceiling is often preceded by lots of drama—social security benefits and payments for Medicare and Medicaid will be in danger, are routine cries—as a deadline approaches.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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The message was as a rallying cry by one of China’s most prominent tech leaders to a company going through one of the most tumultuous times in its history.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Note.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/note. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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