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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However, as Mayfield continued walking past the sideline, Eagles safety Andrew Mukuba bumped into him as if to put him on notice about upcoming plays.
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Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
The observation drew thunderous applause inside the stadium, but also put the wider political world on notice.
—Ronald J. Hansen, AZCentral.com, 22 Sep. 2025
Chicago and Boston are on notice to take actions that enhance safety and reduce the crime affecting their riders and transit workers – or risk federal support.
—Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 21 Sep. 2025
As a result, the accounting department and supervisor in charge have been placed on notice that this lack of payment to date has caused hardship for our providers and threatens the very existence of the program.
—Joe Rubin, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
The observation drew thunderous applause inside the stadium, but also put the wider political world on notice.
—Ronald J. Hansen, AZCentral.com, 22 Sep. 2025
Chicago and Boston are on notice to take actions that enhance safety and reduce the crime affecting their riders and transit workers – or risk federal support.
—Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 21 Sep. 2025
As a result, the accounting department and supervisor in charge have been placed on notice that this lack of payment to date has caused hardship for our providers and threatens the very existence of the program.
—Joe Rubin, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 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 4 Oct. 2025.
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