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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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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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
Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 7 June 2026
The drugs were approved 20 years ago as a treatment for diabetes, until researchers noticed that patients were also losing some pretty significant weight.
—Tracy Smith, CBS News, 7 June 2026
Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 8 June 2026
The recall notice, also posted to the FDA website, says FDA testing found Burkholderia cepacia complex bacteria and Burkholderia gladioli in product samples and using those products might have deadly consequences.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 7 June 2026
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Verb
Some parents might be unintentionally making things harder for themselves, Chadda-Gupta has noticed.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 7 June 2026
The drugs were approved 20 years ago as a treatment for diabetes, until researchers noticed that patients were also losing some pretty significant weight.
—Tracy Smith, CBS News, 7 June 2026
Noun
The new participant code of conduct makes no reference to a 30-day notice period, or warnings.
—Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 8 June 2026
The recall notice, also posted to the FDA website, says FDA testing found Burkholderia cepacia complex bacteria and Burkholderia gladioli in product samples and using those products might have deadly consequences.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 7 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for notice
Verb
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Ahead of the biggest New York Knicks game a generation has ever seen, team owner James Dolan has gotten into a war of words with NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani.—
Ryan Morik OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
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Very common to see in UIL Texas high school basketball playoffs.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 June 2026
Verb
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The same crowd booed when council members mentioned the growing popularity of artificial intelligence.—
Mary Ramsey
Updated June 8,
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2026
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Cirtain half-jokingly mentioned that the competition among all the astronauts to be the first to wear the new Prada suits remains fierce.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
8 June 2026
Noun
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In fact, prior to the announcement, most people hadn’t even heard of it.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2026
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But the headless remains dating back 7,000 years actually provide new insights into farming communities who resided in that region at the time, according to an announcement from Germany's Kiel University.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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Talarico on Monday drew attention to his campaign winning the endorsement of Houston attorney Dan Cogdell, who was part of Paxton’s defense team during the Republican’s historic impeachment trial in 2023 that ended in acquittal.—
Jesse Bedayn,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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While much attention since the fire has focused on rebuilding physical structures, Nemecek said preserving the ranch’s purpose is equally important.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
9 June 2026
Noun
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Bpifrance will acquire a minority stake alongside Alba; the two signed a memorandum of understanding on their partnership at an investment summit in Paris this week.—
Dominic Dudley,
semafor.com,
2 June 2026
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Jake Becchina said area police departments have a memorandum of understanding for big events like the World Cup.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
2 June 2026
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Both players have been regular targets for fan criticism over their attitude this term.—
Guillermo Rai,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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But that market has faced growing criticism for its dependence on mass production and cultural appropriation — and a portion of travelers are responding by spending their money differently.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
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The warning was for Davidson County.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2026
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Iran issued several warnings about its influence over oil trade.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
Verb
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Golf ball-sized hail was also spotted.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
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From the observation deck, visitors can spot the Golden Gate Bridge, the San Francisco–Oakland Bay Bridge, Alcatraz Island and a patchwork of neighborhoods draped across rolling hills.—
Alia Beard Rau,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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“Notice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notice. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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