1
as in spotted
to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes
did you notice what she was wearing?
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as in mentioned
to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically
briefly noticed in his lecture the author's first published work
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Recent Examples of noticed
That observation mirrors exactly what Miles Bridges has noticed.
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Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2026
An investigation into the shooting found that a driver picked up a female passenger in Kansas City, and shortly after, the driver noticed they were being followed by the Jeep.
—Robert A. Cronkleton
march 26, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
Interest accelerated in the 1990s, when NASA scientists experimenting with using red LEDs to grow plants in space noticed that small cuts on their hands healed unusually quickly under the lights.
—Lynne Peeples, Scientific American, 26 Mar. 2026
Scientists also noticed that the whales made different sounds during key moments of the birth, including slower, longer sets of clicks.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
The initial clue surfaced roughly 10 years ago, when scientists noticed DNA differences between warbler populations living on two separate island groups.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
The 24-hour amendment was not specifically noticed on the agenda.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Executives noticed continued chatter about the flavor on social media, and Megan Thee Stallion was such a big fan that she was spotted in public combining Flamin Hot’ Cheetos with actual pickles.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
The no-frills vibe makes sense for an industry of trade workers who aren’t used to getting noticed.
—Calin Van Paris, Outside, 19 Mar. 2026
Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2026
An investigation into the shooting found that a driver picked up a female passenger in Kansas City, and shortly after, the driver noticed they were being followed by the Jeep.
—Robert A. Cronkleton
march 26, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
Interest accelerated in the 1990s, when NASA scientists experimenting with using red LEDs to grow plants in space noticed that small cuts on their hands healed unusually quickly under the lights.
—Lynne Peeples, Scientific American, 26 Mar. 2026
Scientists also noticed that the whales made different sounds during key moments of the birth, including slower, longer sets of clicks.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
The initial clue surfaced roughly 10 years ago, when scientists noticed DNA differences between warbler populations living on two separate island groups.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
The 24-hour amendment was not specifically noticed on the agenda.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Executives noticed continued chatter about the flavor on social media, and Megan Thee Stallion was such a big fan that she was spotted in public combining Flamin Hot’ Cheetos with actual pickles.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
The no-frills vibe makes sense for an industry of trade workers who aren’t used to getting noticed.
—Calin Van Paris, Outside, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for noticed
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My friend Thai, whose parents were part of the Weather Underground leadership, remembers his father, Jeff Jones, coming home one day to find their family’s Hoboken apartment surrounded by cops—a fire inspector had spotted his tiny crop of marijuana plants on the fire escape.—
Zayd Ayers Dohrn,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
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After a young white shark was spotted off the Newport Beach coast, a renowned marine biologist warned Southern California residents that many more sightings could happen by the end of summer.—
Lauren Pozen,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Miller mentioned Anton Bonke, who recently entered the transfer portal, speaking about a brief interaction with the 7-foot-2 center.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
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An example given by Samsung is finding a YouTube video for its latest Galaxy Unpacked event and starting it from the moment the Privacy Display feature is mentioned.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
26 Mar. 2026
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Moving a blade back and forth to try to saw biscuits apart will make their layers stick (and ruin the rise).—
Ella Quittner,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
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Ruggeri says that, in comparison to saw palmetto, which gets far more attention.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
19 Feb. 2026
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But Morath has cited the district’s overall below-average performance on the STAAR exams, which will need to improve before the state will return local control.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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Shen cited environmental pollution and cost of living concerns as the driving forces behind the movement.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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When the drink arrived at my table during a recent dinner at Roswell’s Tipsy Thaiger, my friends immediately eyed it.—
Caroline Eubanks,
AJC.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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But the starters and reserves at pass rusher are being eyed suspiciously at this early point of the offseason.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Mar. 2026
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Paddack noted how Sandy Alcantara came to him in the dugout and gave him words of encouragement.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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Dieppa noted that about 17 million cars pass through Chamblee every month.—
Leondra Head,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Following a second meeting between Rubio, Rivera, Gorrín and others, Rivera remarked in the chat that the bus driver — Maduro — would have to pay him for setting up the meeting with Rubio.—
Joshua Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Mar. 2026
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K-pop performers are often remarked for their polished choreography and technically impressive concerts.—
Mitchell McCluskey,
CNN Money,
22 Mar. 2026
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No back orders, unless specified by the individual vendor.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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The nationality of the third was not specified.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Noticed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noticed. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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