on notice

idiom

formal
: warned or told about something
The police are on notice to have more security at the concert.
She put us on notice that she would not be available for interviews until after the trial.

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Pro Football Hall of Famer Bill Cowher put the Miami Dolphins on notice following their 31-6 loss to the Cleveland Browns on the road on Sunday afternoon. Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2025 In another big surprise, the lights went off, and a message appeared on the big screen from Bo Dallas and The Wyatt Sicks, putting Solo and his men on notice. Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025 Hollywood Leans In All of this has put Hollywood on notice, and the traditional entertainment industry is showing more eagerness to embrace the creator economy. Taylor Lorenz, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2025 Playing with composure and maturity that astounded his most veteran teammates, Anthony cemented himself as Boston’s leadoff man and put their AL East rivals on notice. Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 15 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for on notice

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“On notice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20notice. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.

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