as in to record
to make a written note of
I'll jot down the message
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jot (down)
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As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2025 -
Acutis' first miracle was recorded in 2020, according to CNN.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
13 June 2025
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On the other end of the strikeout spectrum are Hall of Fame pitchers from more than 100 years ago who logged vast numbers of innings while striking out far fewer batters per inning.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
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Saint Laurent logged the shortest tenure, only two years, and Bohan the longest, spanning three decades.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
2 June 2025
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Create a family communication plan: NOAA said to take the time now to write down your hurricane plan, and share it with your family.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
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The Fallacy Of 'Secure Enough' Most executives rely on protocol and policy, assuming that what’s written down will be followed under pressure.—
Jochen Schwenk,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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The 17-year-old was reported missing after a family outing involving kayaks and paddleboards.—
Sophie Clark,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 June 2025
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She was convicted of murder with the special-circumstance allegations of lying in wait, conspiracy and solicitation of murder, the Los Angeles Daily News reported.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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In 2001, Winfrey began to set down roots for what is now known as Promised Land, her sprawling home in Montecito, California.—
Joyce Chen,
Architectural Digest,
30 May 2025
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After years of moving around and chasing various coaching jobs, Finch envisioned going back home to Pennsylvania to set down roots.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
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Ruby then transcribed the tapes and sent them back to the star for revision and signature before the letters were mailed to fans.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
4 June 2025
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The following year Bloomberg reported that Amazon had thousands of workers transcribing clips to fine-tune the assistant.—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
20 May 2025
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The diplomat noted that the consulate is assisting Hondurans even without appointments and has opened on Saturdays to meet demand.—
Sonia Osorio,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2025
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This rosy outlook could be correct, and there are potential upsides, as noted previously.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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“Jot (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jot%20%28down%29. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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