1
as in to see
to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes
did you notice what she was wearing?
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2
as in to mention
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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as in announcement
a published statement informing the public of a matter of general interest
a public safety notice regarding the need for a smoke detector in the home
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2
as in attention
a state of being aware
this malicious e-mail will be brought to the notice of the department head
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3
as in memorandum
a written communication giving information or directions
received a notice of promotion from the head of the company
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4
as in criticism
an essay evaluating or analyzing something
avidly reads the latest theater notices in the paper
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as in warning
the act or an instance of telling beforehand of danger or risk
in the event of a terrorist threat, the building will be evacuated with little notice beforehand
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Recent Examples of notice
Jack Guy, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
Officers from the fire department in Barra da Tijuca were called to the scene after neighbors noticed a suspicious smell coming from the property.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
Mariyam Muhammad, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Oct. 2025
His legal team argues that the actor never received proper notice, citing logistical issues and health concerns.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 15 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Nocturnal and largely solitary, brown hyenas are rarely seen, so van den Heever started to use a camera trap after noticing their tracks in the area.
—Jack Guy, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
Officers from the fire department in Barra da Tijuca were called to the scene after neighbors noticed a suspicious smell coming from the property.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
Noun
Permanent Family Solutions Network, a children's service agency in Franklin County, also posted an October WARN notice in Ohio.
—Mariyam Muhammad, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Oct. 2025
His legal team argues that the actor never received proper notice, citing logistical issues and health concerns.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 15 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for notice
Verb
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With a swath of apps taking betting from the casino to one’s pocket, the industry has captured the interest of Gen Z, who saw a 7% year-over-year increase in online sports betting activity as of 2025’s second quarter, TransUnion found in a report released last month.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
11 Oct. 2025
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His team sees the deal as a start, not an ending.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The barrels for Camp Nelson E were pulled from the fifth floor of this seven-story rickhouse, and as mentioned before the whiskey was bottled at 128 proof.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
15 Oct. 2025
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Parker told the gathering that government officials have received a record number of death threats and mentioned a December 2022 incident when a casket bearing the names of people killed by police was left on her lawn, according to Schatzline.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Oct. 2025
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The announcement was made by Andy Yeatman, CEO of Miraculous Corp USA and global operations.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
13 Oct. 2025
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Scott took to Instagram to make the announcement official with a photoshoot awaiting the arrival of her first baby in 2026.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
13 Oct. 2025
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If the ceasefire between Hamas and Israel holds, where will The Free Press focus the majority of its editorial attention?—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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White working-class people in struggling Rust Belt communities have gotten a great deal of media attention in a partisan context in recent years.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Curley issued a memorandum to McCabe, reaffirming his role as the controller and affirming that Nygren’s termination letter held no legal authority or effect.—
Arlyssa D. Becenti,
AZCentral.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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Third visit back to Albania, maybe a year after that, was for the announcement of a memorandum of understanding between Patagonia and the Albanian government to co-create the Vjosa Wild River National Park.—
Fortune Editors,
Fortune,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Trump’s administration was right to send an emissary after ICE’s Hyundai raid to express regret and negotiate a new business visa process for South Koreans, despite criticism from the more anti-immigrant MAGA base.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
10 Oct. 2025
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Rimes has described experiencing cycles of praise and harsh criticism — both as a child star and during her affair with Cibrian.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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Sourcing & Methodology This article was generated by software that analyzes National Weather Service warnings and advisories and creates an article based on templates created by humans.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
16 Oct. 2025
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Here there’s no warning, no provocation.—
Geraldo Cadava,
New Yorker,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The president was spotted peeking at the design, drawn up by Harrison Design, during a meeting in the Oval Office with Finnish President Alexander Stubb.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Oct. 2025
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Take a stroll downtown to spot miniature pumpkins dangling from the oaks along Main Street, or meander down smaller streets to find oversized skeletons by the sidewalks and witches’ hats strung overhead.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Notice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notice. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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