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 In line with that argument, reporting on California’s latest lawsuit underscores how central mail-in ballots have become, noting that more than 89% of voters used mail ballots in the state’s June primary. — Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026 But Crabtree rejected his request, noting that his financial resources included the two homes — one valued at $792,000 that carried no mortgage — two debt-free cars and $36,000 a month in pensions. — Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 31 Aug. 2026 El Sayed’s defenders have sought to justify the comments, noting the attacker lost family in an Israeli airstrike in Lebanon. — Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 31 Aug. 2026 Stivale agrees, noting that playing with scale through things like oversized artwork, eye-catching area rugs, and an assortment of houseplants can also be transformative. — Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 30 Aug. 2026 Morawetz also points to baking and air-frying as favorite preparation methods, noting that charring or blackening from direct high-heat grilling can be linked to health risks. — Embry Roberts, Martha Stewart, 30 Aug. 2026 Kirkpatrick says, noting that the porch and garage were additions. — Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, Robb Report, 30 Aug. 2026 Production designer Chris Seagers concurs, noting that everyone takes their cues from Scott’s storyboards and sketches. — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 29 Aug. 2026 The Honolulu Police Department’s investigation remains ongoing, while a local medical examiner said her official cause and manner of death have yet to be determined, noting that a final determination could take several months. — Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 29 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for noting
  1. remarking
  2. recording
  3. noticing
  4. mentioning
  5. following
  6. reflecting
  7. logging
  8. seeing
Verb
  • Watts went first, remarking that something tasted off, according to Sinclair.
    — Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 20 Aug. 2026
  • In the promo, Lasso is shown coaching the English club Tottenham Hotspur FC and satirically remarking on differences between American football and soccer.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of remarking
Verb
  • The Honda continues down the street and crashes into a parked car, as Good’s wife, Becca Good, who was recording the altercation, runs after it.
    — Emily Witt, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Donald was one of the most dominant defensive lineman in NFL history during his 10 seasons with the Rams, recording 111 sacks, 24 forced fumbles and seven fumble recoveries.
    — Tom Tapp, Deadline, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of recording
Verb
  • In one video from Mailung, in Nepal’s Rasuwa region, a group of construction workers was seen walking down a mountain path before noticing giant plumes of brown debris in the distance, rapidly cascading toward them.
    — Laura Saravia, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2026
  • As the children played and the adults talked, Rose kept noticing her husband looking toward the water, scanning the horizon.
    — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of noticing
Verb
  • People are citing price levels, including by mentioning oil and gas prices; food; and also war and conflict.
    — Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • One example is museums’ wall labels now mentioning tainted or dubious provenance.
    — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of mentioning
Verb
  • Observers say the case was significant to the city's freedom of association and it has been closely watched amid the city's drastic political changes following massive anti-government protests in 2019.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Relations with Morocco have been strained following reports that its government had facilitated the mass border crossing, but Sánchez tamped down the speculation.
    — Jack Guy, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of following
Verb
  • Her hair was styled in intricate cornrows — Iverson’s signature style during the late 1990s into the 2000s — paired with a red and black headband, reflecting Iverson’s team, the Philadelphia 76ers.
    — Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The tableware was also developed in collaboration with Ginori 1735 with an exclusive variation of the Diva collection created specifically for the restaurant, reflecting the terracotta hue that is one of the main colors.
    — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of reflecting
Verb
  • This is why a practice can roll out AI across every function and end the year with the same number of billers logging in to the same portals.
    — Oleg Nesterov, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Marshal Moreno kept detailed records, logging which ship each deceased person had arrived on.
    — Victoria Davies, Rolling Stone, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of logging
Verb
  • Lisa is seeing what this experience could be for her, which only emphasized just how bad her current situation on RHOSLC is.
    — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Domagal-Goldman compared Roman’s capabilities to capturing an all-encompassing view of a forest as well as seeing sharp details of its trees, like leaves and birds, all at the same time.
    — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of seeing

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“Noting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noting. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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