1
as in remarks
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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2
as in records
to make a written note of
a waitress hurriedly noting our orders
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as in notices
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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4
as in mentions
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 follows
to take notice of and be guided by
please note that the office will be closed tomorrow
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as in letters
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 cries
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 bills
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 auras
a special quality or impression associated with something
spoke with a note of irritation in her voice
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as in reputations
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 comments
a briefly expressed opinion
let me read a few notes I jotted down while you were auditioning
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as in features
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 notes
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Feb. 2026
Bélanger notes that most midlife women benefit from aiming for about 25 to 35 grams of protein per meal, and choosing meals in that range consistently helps support lean mass and metabolic health.
—Rita Templeton, Flow Space, 13 Feb. 2026
Wednesday’s decision, based mainly on legal technicalities, notes that the company can propose a temporary increase for October 1 under its current investment plan.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
The same report notes that many people continue to recognize viable opportunities, yet a growing number feel reluctant to act on them.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
That said, not all women who apply become surrogates, notes Enders-Tharp, and those who are selected are paid fair compensation for their role.
—Kris Ann Valdez, Parents, 13 Feb. 2026
Walsh also notes that the descendants of Africans trafficked to what became the United States are now in better socioeconomic shape than those whose ancestors remained in the Old World or were transported to Latin America or the Caribbean.
—Thomas Chatterton Williams, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2026
Tutunikov notes that a dealer recently came into the SwissWatchExpo showroom in Atlanta and bought a couple vintage Audemars Piguet pieces, including a stylish Bamboo wristwatch, as well as a few Breitling models with the sole intention of melting them.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2026
What's happening with the ransom notes?
—Stephanie Innes, AZCentral.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2026
In the emails, Ruemmler exchanged dozens of friendly notes with Epstein for years, including after he was convicted.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 13 Feb. 2026
In that time, purported ransom notes have also been sent to media outlets, a man was taken in for questioning and released hours later, and both law enforcement and Guthrie’s family have appealed to the public for information.
—Connor Greene, Time, 13 Feb. 2026
Ransom notes were received by both TMZ and two local Tucson TV stations, and from then on, the focus has been on getting Nancy Guthrie back alive, no matter the cost.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 13 Feb. 2026
His deposition had to do with whether Nathan Gingles had access to money from the trust during the divorce, according to court records and photographs of Mary Gingles’ notes.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
Discussions around transparency can sometimes be complex, Jones notes, particularly when different stakeholders interpret the term in different ways.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
Even the notes that shouldn’t have fit within each cluster did.
—Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
As the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota notes, other Scandinavian countries such as Sweden and Norway recommend more vaccines than Denmark.
—Joseph Choi, The Hill, 12 Feb. 2026
Verb
Das notes a significant shift in her working methodology with child actors compared to her previous work.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Feb. 2026
Bélanger notes that most midlife women benefit from aiming for about 25 to 35 grams of protein per meal, and choosing meals in that range consistently helps support lean mass and metabolic health.
—Rita Templeton, Flow Space, 13 Feb. 2026
Wednesday’s decision, based mainly on legal technicalities, notes that the company can propose a temporary increase for October 1 under its current investment plan.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
The same report notes that many people continue to recognize viable opportunities, yet a growing number feel reluctant to act on them.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
That said, not all women who apply become surrogates, notes Enders-Tharp, and those who are selected are paid fair compensation for their role.
—Kris Ann Valdez, Parents, 13 Feb. 2026
Walsh also notes that the descendants of Africans trafficked to what became the United States are now in better socioeconomic shape than those whose ancestors remained in the Old World or were transported to Latin America or the Caribbean.
—Thomas Chatterton Williams, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2026
Tutunikov notes that a dealer recently came into the SwissWatchExpo showroom in Atlanta and bought a couple vintage Audemars Piguet pieces, including a stylish Bamboo wristwatch, as well as a few Breitling models with the sole intention of melting them.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2026
What's happening with the ransom notes?
—Stephanie Innes, AZCentral.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Noun
Smith’s words suggest the stage version aims to hit those same emotional notes.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2026
In the emails, Ruemmler exchanged dozens of friendly notes with Epstein for years, including after he was convicted.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 13 Feb. 2026
In that time, purported ransom notes have also been sent to media outlets, a man was taken in for questioning and released hours later, and both law enforcement and Guthrie’s family have appealed to the public for information.
—Connor Greene, Time, 13 Feb. 2026
Ransom notes were received by both TMZ and two local Tucson TV stations, and from then on, the focus has been on getting Nancy Guthrie back alive, no matter the cost.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 13 Feb. 2026
His deposition had to do with whether Nathan Gingles had access to money from the trust during the divorce, according to court records and photographs of Mary Gingles’ notes.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
Discussions around transparency can sometimes be complex, Jones notes, particularly when different stakeholders interpret the term in different ways.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
Even the notes that shouldn’t have fit within each cluster did.
—Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
As the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota notes, other Scandinavian countries such as Sweden and Norway recommend more vaccines than Denmark.
—Joseph Choi, The Hill, 12 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for notes
Verb
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State police said Pedbereznak was cooperative with investigators and showed them the text message conversation where he was sent a photo of the CAD remarks, according to the warrant affidavit.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
5 Feb. 2026
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Noem and White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller quickly accused Pretti of domestic terrorism after Saturday's shooting without citing any evidence or conducting an investigation -- remarks Trump has distanced himself from.—
Emily Guskin,
ABC News,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The vehicle crashed and the driver died from his injuries, records state.—
Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
12 Feb. 2026
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At UChicago Medicine, doctors use an AI called Ambient, a note-taking tool that records patient visits and then writes detailed notes for the doctors.—
Audrina Sinclair,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In the footage, the person approaches the front door, notices the camera and tries to cover the lens with their hand.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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Hart also shared that staying hydrated has been a challenge for her over the years, joking that her husband, musician Mark Wilkerson, notices her dislike for drinking water.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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Marsh mentions an old Catholic tradition that Fridays are a day of penance.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
13 Feb. 2026
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Among those files is an October 2011 email to Epstein, in which Gelernter mentions a software project to be built.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The strategy follows interactions used by luxury houses, where sales associates discreetly preview merchandise to their best customers.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Everyday Health follows strict sourcing guidelines to ensure the accuracy of its content, outlined in our editorial policy.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The memos obtained by CNN show that today, some major law enforcement agencies have caught on to the danger.—
Curt Devine,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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Nearly the entire council included lease negotiation in their budget memos.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Labels that once sent cease-and-desist letters now increasingly recognize the data and brand equity available in the secondary market.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Get editorials, opinion columns, letters to the editor and more in your inbox weekday mornings.—
Nicholas D. Kristof,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Bergholm employs some very effective sound design here, giving just a hint of animalistic growling to the kid’s lusty cries.—
Catherine Bray,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
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The narrator cries, rages, longs for the living body and the lively boy, and obsesses over painful details, especially the bleak journey by sea that brought the remains of his beloved friend back home.—
Kathryn Schulz,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Notes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notes. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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