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)
Verb
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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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If the project is green-lit, then approximately 2,640 square miles would be logged over a 20-year period, the equivalent of a mile-wide strip of forest stretching from Sacramento to Boston.—
Tom Brown,
Wired News,
14 June 2025
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The Eagles need to replace Milton Williams, who logged 501 snaps last season.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
13 June 2025
Verb
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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
Verb
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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
Verb
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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
Verb
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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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