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as in remarks
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 records
to make a written note of
a waitress hurriedly noting our orders
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as in notices
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 mentions
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 follows
to take notice of and be guided by
please note that the office will be closed tomorrow
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as in letters
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 cries
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 bills
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 auras
a special quality or impression associated with something
spoke with a note of irritation in her voice
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as in reputations
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 comments
a briefly expressed opinion
let me read a few notes I jotted down while you were auditioning
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as in features
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 notes
Daryl Austin, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
More than a quarter of the works in this show have never been publicly exhibited before, the museum notes.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 28 Mar. 2026
That distinction naturally explains why Saturn's rings are composed almost entirely of water ice, with very little rock, the study notes.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 27 Mar. 2026
As Gurman notes, this integration is separate from the deal Apple signed with Google in January.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
GLP-1s also have side effects such as nausea that might impact someone’s workout, Gary notes.
—Caitlin Carlson, SELF, 27 Mar. 2026
The lawsuit notes the parents previously owned a title insurance business, per Nebraska Public Media, and are currently living in an RV and traveling.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
In any event, the label notes, Drake signed a November 2022 petition criticizing prosecutors for treating artists’ creative expression as fact.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 27 Mar. 2026
Aurora notes that many people with type 2 diabetes are reluctant to make the switch from oral diabetes medications to daily insulin shots when the need arises.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026
Reopening the Strait of Hormuz is far harder than shutting it, The New York Times notes.
—Clay Chandler, semafor.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Tips and purported ransom notes flooded in but no investigative breaks.
—Ethan Beck The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 27 Mar. 2026
Try the Saigon Rosé, a wheaty pale ale with notes of raspberries.
—Tamara Hinson, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 2026
Backed by Seeker Music’s portfolio, the notes were rated by Fitch, Kroll, and S&P.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
Batch 4 of the 12-year-old (SRP $100) is bottled at 107 proof, and has notes of cinnamon, maple candy, caramel, dry oak, and baking spices.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2026
Our Rosé is vibrant with soft red fruit notes.
—Essence, 26 Mar. 2026
In the show notes handed to audience members at Marc Jacobs’s Fall/Winter 2026 presentation, at New York’s Park Avenue Armory in early February, the designer included a section titled Credits and Receipts.
—Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 21 Mar. 2026
Verb
Gontang notes that walking on an incline can make a substantial difference because walking uphill requires more muscle activation and greater energy expenditure than walking on a flat surface.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
More than a quarter of the works in this show have never been publicly exhibited before, the museum notes.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 28 Mar. 2026
That distinction naturally explains why Saturn's rings are composed almost entirely of water ice, with very little rock, the study notes.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 27 Mar. 2026
As Gurman notes, this integration is separate from the deal Apple signed with Google in January.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
GLP-1s also have side effects such as nausea that might impact someone’s workout, Gary notes.
—Caitlin Carlson, SELF, 27 Mar. 2026
The lawsuit notes the parents previously owned a title insurance business, per Nebraska Public Media, and are currently living in an RV and traveling.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
In any event, the label notes, Drake signed a November 2022 petition criticizing prosecutors for treating artists’ creative expression as fact.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 27 Mar. 2026
Aurora notes that many people with type 2 diabetes are reluctant to make the switch from oral diabetes medications to daily insulin shots when the need arises.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Noun
After the displays were removed, people left notes and drawings and held protests at the site.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026
Reopening the Strait of Hormuz is far harder than shutting it, The New York Times notes.
—Clay Chandler, semafor.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Tips and purported ransom notes flooded in but no investigative breaks.
—Ethan Beck The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 27 Mar. 2026
Try the Saigon Rosé, a wheaty pale ale with notes of raspberries.
—Tamara Hinson, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 2026
Backed by Seeker Music’s portfolio, the notes were rated by Fitch, Kroll, and S&P.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
Batch 4 of the 12-year-old (SRP $100) is bottled at 107 proof, and has notes of cinnamon, maple candy, caramel, dry oak, and baking spices.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2026
Our Rosé is vibrant with soft red fruit notes.
—Essence, 26 Mar. 2026
In the show notes handed to audience members at Marc Jacobs’s Fall/Winter 2026 presentation, at New York’s Park Avenue Armory in early February, the designer included a section titled Credits and Receipts.
—Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 21 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for notes
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While Heinrich ponders the misfiring neurons in the brain of a mass shooter, Jack’s pursuit of Mink—a character whose skin color and ambiguous ethnicity Jack remarks on repeatedly—leads him directly into the urban teeth of the War on Drugs.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
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That’s a serious concern, but that’s an argument for smart fiscal reform, not for treating Powell’s Harvard remarks as a five-alarm fire.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Yet the banking records themselves often do not explicitly name top officials—leaving investigators to rely on timing, context and associated transactions.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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Peterson’s lawyer said in court records the fateful day will forever follow Peterson, who was a teenaged adult at the time.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Paula notices that every time her husband leaves the house, the lights in the home dim minutes later.—
Emma Bowman,
NPR,
25 Mar. 2026
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Shortly after arriving at the Hotel Providence, the narrator notices that the building is situated across the street from a church that once hosted an experimental theater space.—
Hannah Gold,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The report mentions Bedouin civilians, including children and elderly people, being shot and killed while fleeing on foot, and a case where two men's bodies were left hanging at the gate of a village for days.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Many people first hear about this legal and financial status after they're served with a debt lawsuit and an attorney mentions it as a possible defense.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Set in a collapsing Caracas, the film follows a woman who returns home after her mother’s funeral to find her apartment taken over by an armed militia.—
Adam Bell
April 2,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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How the April Strike Builds on January 30 The April 5 action follows an earlier nationwide general strike on January 30, 2026, which Strike26 described as the opening phase of its campaign.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The men share their responses with one another, and with King, through voice memos.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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As always, do keep in touch and do feel free to send along secret dossiers and internal memos.—
Ed Silverman,
STAT,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The veteran author and journalist has pulled from letters, diaries, interviews with aging survivors, and many other sources to chart how life and behavior shifted in the German capital from 1939 to 1945.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
1 Apr. 2026
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Evidence withheld from defense According to the complaint, Von Zamft did not disclose cooperation letters regarding Tricia Geter, Smith’s ex-girlfriend and a key witness in the case.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Ave Maria, Florida — One Wednesday this month, loud cries erupted from two teenage girls huddled over a cellphone in the parking lot of a local supermarket.—
Deidre McPhillips,
CNN Money,
23 Mar. 2026
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The episode ends as John walks out among Carolyn’s cries.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
20 Mar. 2026
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