as in interpreting
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 annotating
Over the past several months, startups have stepped in to supply that demand by collecting and annotating videos from thousands of contract workers around the world.
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Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
The software covers standard PDF tasks like editing text, inserting images, annotating documents, and merging or splitting files.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 26 Mar. 2026
After compiling and annotating my own list of the 100 best movies of the past century—broken down by decade, 10 pictures in each—I’m here to reassure you that there’s no such thing as the wrong taste.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 24 Feb. 2026
Researchers are counting on such advances to help power them in their grand quest of sequencing and annotating the world’s organisms.
—Glenn Zorpette, IEEE Spectrum, 4 Nov. 2025
Instead of annotating the text in the margins, use removable sticky notes to record your favorite quotes and thoughts.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2025
As long as annotating serves the reader a purpose, any style is fine, experts say.
—Brianne Kane, Scientific American, 19 Sep. 2025
From an engineering perspective, this includes mapping out ‘decision trees’, annotating task boundaries and defining clear entry and exit points for AI intervention.
—Adrian Bridgwater, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
The software covers standard PDF tasks like editing text, inserting images, annotating documents, and merging or splitting files.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 26 Mar. 2026
After compiling and annotating my own list of the 100 best movies of the past century—broken down by decade, 10 pictures in each—I’m here to reassure you that there’s no such thing as the wrong taste.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 24 Feb. 2026
Researchers are counting on such advances to help power them in their grand quest of sequencing and annotating the world’s organisms.
—Glenn Zorpette, IEEE Spectrum, 4 Nov. 2025
Instead of annotating the text in the margins, use removable sticky notes to record your favorite quotes and thoughts.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2025
As long as annotating serves the reader a purpose, any style is fine, experts say.
—Brianne Kane, Scientific American, 19 Sep. 2025
From an engineering perspective, this includes mapping out ‘decision trees’, annotating task boundaries and defining clear entry and exit points for AI intervention.
—Adrian Bridgwater, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for annotating
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When interpreting known brands, his first mission is authenticity.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
25 Apr. 2026
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This long-term evolution culminated in the training of an algorithm capable of accurately interpreting and recognizing complex patterns of electrical pulses within the system.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Apr. 2026
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There was a science to analyzing whether the hairs came from someone dead or alive.—
Mary Murphy,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
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On top of that, when analyzing the beaks, the team noticed a distinct pattern.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
24 Apr. 2026
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The species evolved to adapt, with some growing larger and others smaller than their mainland counterparts, explaining the larger size of the island scrub-jay and the small size of the island fox.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
29 Apr. 2026
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In 2012, Classic Media was bought by DreamWorks Animation, which in turn was acquired by Universal Pictures parent NBCUniversal in 2016, explaining why the potential Disney+ series is a co-production between DreamWorks Animation TV and UCP.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
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Yelverton’s PowerPoint presentation included all sorts of big numbers and bullet points illustrating what an incredible run of deals their investments in the stadium has been for the city.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Apr. 2026
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Adapted from Antonio Scurati’s novel, the series delves into the darker aspects of Mussolini’s character, illustrating how his toxic masculinity and exploitation of fear led to his ascent, while inviting viewers to reflect on the broader implications of his story in today’s political landscape.—
Brande Victorian,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Apr. 2026
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According to Simpkins, the attorney for the BOE, the department will immediately implement several changes in response to the results of the audit — including clarifying the process for an appeal and notifying taxpayers of their rights and deadlines in a timely manner.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
26 Apr. 2026
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Further clarifying questions from legislators and other interested parties are welcome.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Annotating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/annotating. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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