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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The duo appeared backstage after Lash's surprising attack and debut to put the women's locker room on notice.
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Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
Even though the Chiefs’ 4-3 record is some way off the top of the AFC at the moment – the Colts lead the conference with a 6-1 record with the Patriots and Denver Broncos sitting at 5-2 – this revival in offensive production has put the rest of the league on notice.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025
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
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
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Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
Even though the Chiefs’ 4-3 record is some way off the top of the AFC at the moment – the Colts lead the conference with a 6-1 record with the Patriots and Denver Broncos sitting at 5-2 – this revival in offensive production has put the rest of the league on notice.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025
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
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
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 14 Nov. 2025.
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