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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
Henry Chu, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2025
As Southern critics noted at the time, for the wrong reasons but not with the wrong logic, the American Revolution was itself an act of secession—from a functioning and successful union.
—Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 21 Apr. 2025
Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2025
The pope’s passing added a somber note to an otherwise festive event.
—Heather Hunter, The Washington Examiner, 21 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Vatican watchers noted Francis’ determination to sweep clean institutions that had become rife with dysfunction, factionalism and accusations of corruption.
—Henry Chu, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2025
As Southern critics noted at the time, for the wrong reasons but not with the wrong logic, the American Revolution was itself an act of secession—from a functioning and successful union.
—Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 21 Apr. 2025
Noun
Critics saw in these sermons superficial, saccharine notes divorced from scripture.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2025
The pope’s passing added a somber note to an otherwise festive event.
—Heather Hunter, The Washington Examiner, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for note
Verb
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County officials declined to comment on the civil lawsuit.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Read the judge's rulings: Both sides declined to comment, citing restrictions on discussing the active case.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The temperature inside the Ehrlich family's car was recorded at 96.2 degrees at 3:45 p.m. that day, even though the air temperature outside in Lakewood, New Jersey, was 67.8 degrees, the affidavit said.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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That is the lowest level recorded since NBC News began asking the question in 1990.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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According to the Miami Herald, a separate guest stayed in the room with Tillman's dead body in the closet, but didn't notice it.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Correa noticed López motioning toward his leg during a walk of Jonathan India and immediately went to the mound for a visit.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Dealing with the Unification Wars that had only ever been mentioned in passing, Macross Zero was meant to show how these wars were fought and, more importantly, what for.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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But overall, over time, stock market returns have averaged 9% from 1994 to 2024, and this includes the periods of falling stock prices mentioned above.—
Dr. Ronald Premuroso,
The Conversation,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Swim in a direction following the shoreline.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Apr. 2025
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According to reports from Variety and the BBC, the Sin City actor, 72, agreed on Saturday, April 21, to exit the show following a disagreement between himself and fellow housemate Chris Hughes.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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One interview memo that did surface shows that one of the other complainants likely committed perjury.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
20 Apr. 2025
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In a defense sentencing memo, Gonzalez’s attorney describes her as a gifted and enterprising young woman who acquired a B.S. degree in civil and environmental engineering and architectural design from Stanford in 2015, and was involved in other entrepreneurial activities beyond her drug business.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The second Jane Doe received KU Health’s letter and has received treatment at KU Health facilities for other matters.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
17 Apr. 2025
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Lisa Anderson, a U.S. citizen who lives in Connecticut, received a letter via email instructing her to self-deport, according to NBC News.—
Elaine Mallon,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Apr. 2025
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According to Desai, during the procedure the volunteer let out a cry of pain, but when questioned about it later the volunteer had no memory.—
Ella Jeffries,
Smithsonian Magazine,
8 Apr. 2025
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As a result, a cacophony of cries to turn off the mics and burn the audio mixers is rising.—
Essence,
Essence,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Note.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/note. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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