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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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2
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
IEEE Spectrum, 7 Aug. 2025
Underly noted significant racial disparities in passage rates and said new requirements for teaching candidates to learn about the science of reading make the expensive test redundant.
—Rory Linnane, jsonline.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2025
The team’s latest diagnostic approach combines digital stethoscopes and machine learning to analyze heartbeats, similar to how a musician may pick up an off-key note.
—Carla Mendez, Sun Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2025
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Verb
Kassis also noted the Github project includes the full Unmarker attack and watermark detectors to verify whether the attack worked.
—IEEE Spectrum, 7 Aug. 2025
Underly noted significant racial disparities in passage rates and said new requirements for teaching candidates to learn about the science of reading make the expensive test redundant.
—Rory Linnane, jsonline.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Noun
Meanwhile, the publisher to whom Wednesday submitted her novel had the audacity to give her notes.
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2025
The team’s latest diagnostic approach combines digital stethoscopes and machine learning to analyze heartbeats, similar to how a musician may pick up an off-key note.
—Carla Mendez, Sun Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for note
Verb
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Lee also says this could be the biggest shake-up in years for Apple, commenting on the new slim iPhone to be added to the range and significant upgrades to cameras.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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Sweeney's party preference was first reported by Buzzfeed News amid the backlash from her controversial new partnership with American Eagle, though the actress has not commented on her political affiliation or spoken publicly in support of Trump.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
4 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Similar encounters, recorded on video, have occurred in other cities throughout 2025.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
12 Aug. 2025
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Researchers recorded 19 species living around the rig in shallower waters of up to 16 feet, while a higher volume of fish were found between depths of 65 and 130 feet, according to the study.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
12 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Radhi, an Ayurvedic enthusiast, noticed Jay’s sweet tooth was something deeper than an occasional craving.—
Omaid Homayun,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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In the meantime, both Hulu and Disney+ are available as stand-alone apps or to purchase as a package As viewers may have noticed, several shows have become streamable on both platforms over the last few years.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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While sitting atop the league, the Cubs went into the trade deadline with some massive holes on the roster, but ultimately didn't make many moves worth mentioning.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Aug. 2025
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When speaking about options on the left, Slot mentioned Wirtz and Ngumoha as alternatives to Gakpo — but did not mention Ekitike.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
2 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The story follows all the ins and outs of their rise to fame.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Career growth inside companies still follows a narrow script—progress often defined by vertical movement alone.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
Noun
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To share the story of your unsung hero with the Hidden Brain team, record a voice memo on your phone and send it to myunsunghero@hiddenbrain.org.—
Laura Kwerel,
NPR,
4 Aug. 2025
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His death was officially ruled a suicide by New York City's medical examiner and reconfirmed in a joint memo by the DOJ and FBI.—
Anna Commander
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The Hint: Stiff The Clue: This Wordle has a double letter.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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Prairie Village residents are required to get a letter to notify them when construction will happen within 200 feet of their property.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
3 Aug. 2025
Noun
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And yet, despite serving as a rallying cry among Democrats nationally, this gambit by Texas Democrats is going to fail if history is to be a guide.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
4 Aug. 2025
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Melancholic nylon guitars, murmuring bongos, and the distant cry of a trumpet create a vibe that sounds timeless — the magic is undeniable.—
Tere Aguilera,
Billboard,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Note.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/note. Accessed 15 Aug. 2025.
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