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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Occasionally a producer or writer who is known primarily to music insiders suddenly emerges with a calling card that puts the wider world on notice.
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Chris Willman, Variety, 17 Nov. 2025
As some of his peers embrace generative artificial intelligence with their own likeness, Morgan Freeman is putting his imitators on notice.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 13 Nov. 2025
The duo appeared backstage after Lash's surprising attack and debut to put the women's locker room on notice.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 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
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Chris Willman, Variety, 17 Nov. 2025
As some of his peers embrace generative artificial intelligence with their own likeness, Morgan Freeman is putting his imitators on notice.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 13 Nov. 2025
The duo appeared backstage after Lash's surprising attack and debut to put the women's locker room on notice.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 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
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“On notice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20notice. Accessed 30 Nov. 2025.
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