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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
Ashley Belanger – May 27, ArsTechnica, 27 May 2025
International Living noted that those seeking permanent residency should consider buying property worth at least €300,000 (about $309,000), which will qualify them for the country's MPRP permanent residency program.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 27 May 2025
Charles Singh, USA Today, 28 May 2025
Look for notes of cherry and raspberry, along with a faint hint of almond on the finish.
—Seth Eli Barlow, Arkansas Online, 27 May 2025
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Verb
Some criminals are so bold as to attempt assaults using toy guns, the WSJ noted.
—Ashley Belanger – May 27, ArsTechnica, 27 May 2025
International Living noted that those seeking permanent residency should consider buying property worth at least €300,000 (about $309,000), which will qualify them for the country's MPRP permanent residency program.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 27 May 2025
Noun
An electric vehicle sales report for the first business quarter of 2025 notes that Tesla sold 128,100 EVs, according to Kelley Blue Book.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 28 May 2025
Look for notes of cherry and raspberry, along with a faint hint of almond on the finish.
—Seth Eli Barlow, Arkansas Online, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for note
Verb
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The city of Fort Worth declined to comment on the developers’ legal actions.—
Kate Marijolovic,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 May 2025
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Ben Pagani, a spokesperson for Chicago Public Schools, declined to comment on the pending investigation.—
Kayla Jimenez,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
Verb
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With two men on, Scott recorded one out in the eighth inning of the Dodgers’ 8-5 win over the Yankees on Friday.—
Gary Phillips,
Hartford Courant,
1 June 2025
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Wacha recorded 55 swings and 11 whiffs in his outing.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
1 June 2025
Verb
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Karen Walsh began to notice a change in her husband back in 2017.—
Jon Hamilton,
NPR,
30 May 2025
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Other journalists noticed a drop-off in performance for the convertibles, and probably more so than the mild weight gains of just about 100 lbs (45 kg) might suggest.—
Michael Teo Van Runkle,
ArsTechnica,
30 May 2025
Verb
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Beyond the glitter, the ingredient list is worth mentioning.—
Celeste Polanco,
Essence,
3 June 2025
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In April 2024, Tennessee lawmakers passed a bill banning the release of chemicals into the air, however, the bill did not explicitly mention chemtrails.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 June 2025
Verb
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The attacks into Sumy follow a Kremlin directive on May 21 that the military create buffer zones inside northern Ukraine – in Sumy and Kharkiv regions.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
29 May 2025
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What is this nagging discomfort that's seeming to follow me around?—
Dr. Joel M. Rothaizer,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
Noun
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the changes in a memo Friday.—
Kristin Wright,
NPR,
24 May 2025
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Today's memo by Secretary Hegseth appears to be a direct attack on the freedom of the press and America's right to know what its military is doing.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
Noun
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The Steelers responded by sending a letter to upset fans stating they were not involved with the ceremony and did not authorize giving the jersey to Trump.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
4 June 2025
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The incident took place moments after Williams read a letter to the church from Archbishop Robert Casey about controversy at the parish, announcing that Fr.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
4 June 2025
Noun
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Full of surprises, family time, performing, chilling, laughing, loving, smiling and good meaningful cries.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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This savvy sleeper responds to babies’ cries by activating its sound and motion features.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
22 May 2025
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“Note.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/note. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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