as in informed
to tell (someone) officially about something
She notified the police about the accident. Customers were notified of the changes in the company. I was notified that I did not get the job.
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Recent Examples of notified
Passengers on these trips have been notified about itinerary updates for their cruises.
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2025
The San Francisco Police Department Homicide Detail was notified of the suspicious deaths and is leading the ongoing investigation.
—Jon Haworth, ABC News, 9 Oct. 2025
Wishnick notified other officers in the area as well as MPD command staff, according to the affidavit.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2025
The winner will be notified via email within five business days after the drawing.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 8 Oct. 2025
Police have not yet identified the man or notified his family of his death.
—Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean, 8 Oct. 2025
The recall was initiated after the company was notified by a supplier that the green onions used in its poke product on September 17, 2025, had tested positive for Listeria.
—Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
Meal manufacturer FreshRealm notified the USDA that the listeria might be in the spinach used for HelloFresh’s Cheesy Pulled Pork Pepper Pasta and Unstuffed Peppers with Ground Turkey.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2025
Employees at at least five companies across the metropolitan area do business with GM and were notified to slow, suspend or shut down operations, according to previous Star reporting.
—Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2025
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2025
The San Francisco Police Department Homicide Detail was notified of the suspicious deaths and is leading the ongoing investigation.
—Jon Haworth, ABC News, 9 Oct. 2025
Wishnick notified other officers in the area as well as MPD command staff, according to the affidavit.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2025
The winner will be notified via email within five business days after the drawing.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 8 Oct. 2025
Police have not yet identified the man or notified his family of his death.
—Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean, 8 Oct. 2025
The recall was initiated after the company was notified by a supplier that the green onions used in its poke product on September 17, 2025, had tested positive for Listeria.
—Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
Meal manufacturer FreshRealm notified the USDA that the listeria might be in the spinach used for HelloFresh’s Cheesy Pulled Pork Pepper Pasta and Unstuffed Peppers with Ground Turkey.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2025
Employees at at least five companies across the metropolitan area do business with GM and were notified to slow, suspend or shut down operations, according to previous Star reporting.
—Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for notified
Verb
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In a statement, a Bose McKinney & Evans spokesperson said the law firm was never informed that Cook had been disciplined or asked to resign by the city.—
IndyStar,
IndyStar,
13 Oct. 2025
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Prioritize your safety by staying informed and prepared.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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If arrested, you should be advised of your Miranda rights.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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To monitor lesser risk, residents are advised to sign up for county alert systems and to monitor agencies’ social media.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Oc Register,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Notified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notified. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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