noting

verb

present participle of note
1
as in remarking
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 recording
to make a written note of a waitress hurriedly noting our orders

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3
as in noticing
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 mentioning
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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5
as in following
to take notice of and be guided by please note that the office will be closed tomorrow

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Recent Examples of noting Rummo agrees, noting that the pasta's texture and structure are what set it apart. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 29 June 2026 CrowdStrike framed the shift by noting that prompts now function as malware. — Janakiram Msv, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 Pelosi did not have alcohol in his system and he was not arrested at the scene, the sheriff's office added, noting that such cases are commonly handled as misdemeanors. — Christopher Cann, USA Today, 6 July 2026 The brand also addressed this in an Instagram post, noting that this nuance primarily affects the sunscreen section. — Shanna Shipin, Allure, 29 June 2026 The company, for its part, denied the accusation, noting that the alterations were not racially motivated. — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 6 July 2026 Worth noting Third baseman Matt Chapman (abdominal strain) will rejoin the Giants today and be re-evaluated. — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 7 July 2026 Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller also spoke on Monday and reiterated the central bank's commitment to its 2% inflation target, while noting the pros and cons of forward guidance. — Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 7 July 2026 About 45 minutes before another World Cup match in Houston, a message from astronauts aboard the International Space Station noting the holiday was beamed into the stadium. — Steven Sloan, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for noting
  1. remarking
  2. recording
  3. noticing
  4. mentioning
  5. following
  6. reflecting
  7. logging
  8. seeing
Verb
  • Iger presided over ABC's parent company when Kimmel was temporarily pulled from the air after remarking about Charlie Kirk's murder.
    — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 24 June 2026
  • Romney took note of his political journey during his remarks at Monday's celebration, remarking on the bipartisanship that made Romneycare possible.
    — Jon Keller, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
Definition of remarking
Verb
  • At the time, Taylor was in the process of re-recording her first six albums after not being given the chance to buy back her masters, but has since secured complete ownership of her discography.
    — Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 6 July 2026
  • Crow-Armstrong has been crafty on the base paths, recording 21 steals on 27 attempts.
    — Data Skrive, New York Times, 5 July 2026
Definition of recording
Verb
  • That matters because adults wait an average of nine years after first noticing hearing loss before treating it.
    — Allison Palmer July 2, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 July 2026
  • Research has increasingly pointed to app designs built for engagement and addiction rather than actual matchmaking, and users are noticing.
    — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 2 July 2026
Definition of noticing
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  • This is without even mentioning Désiré Doué and Rayan Cherki, both of whom would start for essentially any other nation at the 2026 World Cup.
    — Graham Ruthven, New York Times, 4 July 2026
  • Trump is increasingly talking about his projects, mentioning at least one 79% of the days in June, according to an analysis from The Washington Post.
    — Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of mentioning
Verb
  • The data points to the following leading causes of death in the 1900s.
    — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • Matt Miller, the ESPN NFL Draft analyst who shared last month on social media that his left arm was amputated following an automobile accident in southern Missouri, reportedly is being investigated by the state attorney general.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026
Definition of following
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  • Today, semiconductors sit at the center of geopolitical discussions involving the United States, China, Taiwan and Europe, reflecting their role as a foundational input to nearly every sector of the modern economy.
    — Jim Bureau, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • Accommodation includes two owner’s suites—one with a rotating bed, the other with a reflecting pool—a spacious full-beam VIP, and four guest cabins.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 June 2026
Definition of reflecting
Verb
  • The crime drama was renewed for a second season last year after logging Paramount+’s second biggest launch for an original series behind Landman.
    — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 30 June 2026
  • That means logging not just the output but the exact inputs, parameter state and computation path, enabling retrospective reconstruction of any historical decision for regulatory examination.
    — Lev Yatsemyrskyi, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of logging
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  • True, nothing so grand as a massive dragon and naval battle took place, but seeing Rhaenyra start to change into someone almost unrecognizable from her younger, more innocent self was compelling in a deeper way.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
  • Hernandez, 29, a contractor based in Franklin, about 20 miles south of Nashville, undertook the $380 project with furniture from HomeGoods after seeing his pet spend most of her life tucked away in a little corner.
    — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 5 July 2026
Definition of seeing

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