ANNOTATED Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

annotated

verb

Definition of annotated

past tense of annotate

as in interpreted

to add notes or comments to (a text, book, drawing, etc.) He annotated the text at several places. annotate a list

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Recent Examples of annotated Social media users are documenting their journeys through the classics, from first-time reads inspired by screen adaptations to annotated rereads ahead of their premieres. — Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 16 Oct. 2026 The way a book has been handled, underlined, and annotated, as well as the creases in the corners of pages, are reminders of this dispute and of the reader’s assertion of ownership that will remain forever on their bookshelves. — Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2026 And like all Criterion releases, The Complete Kubrick features a host of behind-the-scenes materials, including over twenty-five hours of interviews, rare photographs, artwork, and documents annotated by Kubrick. — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026 My team has had projects with perfectly annotated and stabilized data that was so limited that their model couldn’t perform accurately at scale. — Klaudia Zaika, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 The set includes 25 hours of interviews, documentaries, and behind-the-scenes materials; deluxe packaging with rare photographs and new illustrations, plus artwork and documents annotated by Kubrick himself. — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 22 June 2026 Alongside the guitar is a copy of the Declaration of Independence, annotated by John McKesson, secretary of New York’s Fourth Provincial Congress, in the days following July 4, 1776. — Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026 Unusually for a remote bush lodge, the tech is pretty sophisticated, from air conditioning and good Wi-Fi to clearly annotated light switches. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 Livesey, a professor emerita at the University of Oklahoma, is recognized as a significant Pauline scholar, and her book is closely argued, formidably annotated, and beautifully provocative. — Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026

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Some interpreted that as a purposeful nod to the audience that this wouldn't be a faithful retelling of the story.

— Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026
In both cases, the AI agents considered whether monitoring safeguards should be preserved but interpreted routine coding instructions as permission to weaken them.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of interpreted

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The new report, authored by Marc Rosenblum, a former head of the DHS Office of Homeland Security Statistics who left in July, relies on other records obtained through open-records requests and analyzed by outside groups.

— Ted Hesson, Washington Post, 22 Oct. 2026
Researchers analyzed data from more than 485,000 Chinese adults ages 30 to 79.

— Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of analyzed

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Smith also explained what would happen if a legal challenge ultimately failed, including continuity arrangements with European partners and backup copies of Microsoft’s code held in Switzerland.

— Margot Edelman, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
Longini explained that climate change is increasing mosquito populations and lengthening their active seasons, contributing to dengue’s spread globally.

— Alex DeLuca, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of explained

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The wondrous story was adapted by frequent Laika collaborator Chris Butler from the epic 2011 novel written by Colin Meloy (frontman for indie rock band the Decemberists, whose original music is featured here) and illustrated by Carson Ellis.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
The blockbuster ambitions are best illustrated by the production’s recruitment of Rambaldi.

— J. Kim Murphy, IndieWire, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of illustrated

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The California Department of Education clarified that a waiver the district received only applies to the 80% staffing rule and does not extend the three-year spending deadline, meaning unexpended funds revert to the state.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2026
Officials do not know what caused the chemical release, which the city clarified was not an explosion.

— Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 21 Oct. 2026

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