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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
David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 5 Feb. 2026
Travelers should note that March 8th—International Women’s Day—brings one of the largest feminist demonstrations in the world, a peaceful but powerful expression of the city’s activism.
—Atenea Morales De La Cruz, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Feb. 2026
Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
In the note, the kidnapper promised to return Nancy Guthrie within 12 hours of receiving the ransom, which has been set at 6 million.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 11 Feb. 2026
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Verb
Mamdani also noted their political differences, particularly regarding an income tax hike on wealthy residents and businesses.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 5 Feb. 2026
Travelers should note that March 8th—International Women’s Day—brings one of the largest feminist demonstrations in the world, a peaceful but powerful expression of the city’s activism.
—Atenea Morales De La Cruz, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Feb. 2026
Noun
A day after Guthrie went missing, several news outlets received identical ransom notes that investigators treated as legitimate.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
In the note, the kidnapper promised to return Nancy Guthrie within 12 hours of receiving the ransom, which has been set at 6 million.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for note
Verb
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Valenzuela declined to comment on the case further.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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Pima County Sheriff’s Department declined to comment on reports of the release when asked overnight by NBC News.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
11 Feb. 2026
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Another video recorded by straphangers aboard a train passing through the station shows the killer shove Dawodu, who collapses to the platform covered in blood.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
13 Feb. 2026
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Winner of three consecutive Eastern Conference rookie of the month awards to begin his career, Knueppel is the fastest player to record 100 career 3-pointers made, accomplishing the feat in 29 games.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2026
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Then Heard noticed a provision in a California law created in 2012 that allows juveniles sentenced to life without parole to petition for resentencing.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
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First responders noticed that the child seemed malnourished and had bruising on his body, police said.—
Clifford Ward,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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While Ferguson was mentioned in the latest Epstein files release, she has not been accused of any wrongdoing.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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That’s somehow intensified by the fact that most of the people mentioned in the files, like Paul Weiss’ now-former chairman Brad Karp, aren’t really accused of anything specific.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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American figure skater Amber Glenn fired back at critics on Tuesday following her gold medal victory in the team event at the Winter Olympics.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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That begins with limiting visibility, then challenging language and identity, followed by removing symbols.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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In a January memo about the new policy, USCIS argues more thorough reviews are necessary to root out fraud in the system, and that any delays are worthwhile to ensure national security.—
Catherine E. Shoichet,
CNN Money,
12 Feb. 2026
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The Washington Post, which first reported about Grenell’s memo, also cited significant drops in ticket revenue that, along with private philanthropy, comprises the center’s operating budget.—
Hillel Italie,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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In the letter, Mukherjee, a Columbia Law School professor and director of its Immigrants’ Rights Clinic, wrote that the children had been detained for more than 120 days, more than six times the 20-day limit set in a federal court agreement governing the detention of minors.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
13 Feb. 2026
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The senators had previously sent a letter to the SSA in April 2025 expressing concerns about retroactive spousal benefits under the new law.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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Leaders in Illinois, Massachusetts and Vermont don’t trust their residents to act responsibly enough to fulfill Adams’ rallying cry.—
Brad Weisenstein,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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Seeing Sparkle cry about Landfair’s experience — something that Landfair hadn’t fully come to terms with — was discombobulating and infuriating.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Note.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/note. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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