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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
Dan Perry, Newsweek, 20 Feb. 2025
Without intending to pile too much pressure on a 15-year-old, and while noting that plenty can change, and quickly, there is an expectation that Watson is well placed to have an excellent career at the highest level.
—Matt Woosnam, The Athletic, 8 Feb. 2025
Jim Root, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
Elias Pettersson enters the break on a high note
It’s been a while, but Canucks centre Elias Pettersson had a meaningful jump Saturday night.
—Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 9 Feb. 2025
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Verb
Richards — who, her children note, has always attempted to to shield them from their dad's headline-making antics — is on good terms with her ex-husband these days.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 20 Feb. 2025
Without intending to pile too much pressure on a 15-year-old, and while noting that plenty can change, and quickly, there is an expectation that Watson is well placed to have an excellent career at the highest level.
—Matt Woosnam, The Athletic, 8 Feb. 2025
Noun
Editor’s note: This article is part of the Bracket Central series, an inside look at the run-up to the men’s & women’s NCAA Tournaments, along with analysis and picks during the tournaments.
—Jim Root, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
Elias Pettersson enters the break on a high note
It’s been a while, but Canucks centre Elias Pettersson had a meaningful jump Saturday night.
—Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 9 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for note
Verb
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TikTok Reacts Almost 100 users have commented on the post, which has over 20,000 likes.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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Maryland State Police confirmed the arrests on Monday but declined to comment further.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA TODAY,
17 Feb. 2025
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Last season, the New Jersey native recorded 119 tackles, 5 sacks, 11.5 tackles for loss and 2 forced fumbles, leading the Crimson Tide in all categories.—
David Ubben,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
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The latest disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo began on Jan. 21, and 419 cases have been recorded, including 53 deaths.—
Jean-Yves Kamale,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2025
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But in the past two years, users have begun to notice advertisements for the casino taking up a sizable amount of space online.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
23 Feb. 2025
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Upon following up with the participants two weeks later, Rodriguez noticed that those who practiced cognitive reappraisal writing tasks experienced significantly less conflict, aggression and disagreements in their romantic relationship.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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Not to mention, a pretty good basketball player, too.—
Shannon Carlin,
TIME,
15 Feb. 2025
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The book is a towering achievement in Australian fiction, widely recognized as a classic of war literature and a work of national cultural importance — not to mention a gripping, psychologically complex read.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
15 Feb. 2025
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Typically, following a mass law enforcement action, there are pending criminal charges accessible in the public record.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA TODAY,
23 Feb. 2025
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Additional fundraising activities will follow throughout the partnership.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
22 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Rubio argued in the memo the groups present an elevated risk to commit acts of terrorism.—
Jackson Walker,
Baltimore Sun,
20 Feb. 2025
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Those laid off Saturday included employees that evaluate the safety of medical devices and conduct oversight of Affordable Care Act exchanges, according to memos reviewed by Bloomberg.—
Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports,
arkansasonline.com,
19 Feb. 2025
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His wife and mother of his child, would-be employers and mentors and a representative from anti-gun violence program Save Our Streets all wrote letters to the judge.—
Graham Rayman,
New York Daily News,
16 Feb. 2025
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After more than a decade of trauma for the parents and a pair of lawsuits, Dr. Osbourne finally walked back the controversial suicide finding in a letter to a Pennsylvania court last month.—
Michael Ruiz,
Fox News,
16 Feb. 2025
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Sparse piano chords, a slow-blues structure, hovering orchestral arrangements and the cry within Ledisi’s voice all hark back to Nina Simone.—
Jon Pareles,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2025
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The phrase became a MAGA rally cry and, in February 2025, it has been stamped on CPAC attendees’ shirts and jackets.—
Alex Hinton,
The Conversation,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Note.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/note. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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