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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5
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
Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 29 Jan. 2025
Eventually freed from the cave, a very not-good-feeling Tim is first to notice something is wrong.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 29 Jan. 2025
Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2025
And then, just weeks before we were supposed to give our apartment’s landlord notice, our new place, along with thousands of others, went up in flames due to the Eaton Fire.
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Feb. 2025
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Verb
Yet this financial advisor-innovator, who has been in the industry for more than a decade, noticed a pattern: no matter how much money her clients earned, few had a clear understanding of their expenses.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 29 Jan. 2025
Eventually freed from the cave, a very not-good-feeling Tim is first to notice something is wrong.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 29 Jan. 2025
Noun
Ed Villanueva Chino Hills :: Any further notice that the NFL is big business has been sadly confirmed once again with the announcement that the Rams will drop Cooper Kupp from the team because of contract issues.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2025
And then, just weeks before we were supposed to give our apartment’s landlord notice, our new place, along with thousands of others, went up in flames due to the Eaton Fire.
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for notice
Verb
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She's seen parents lose mirrors on their cars from the doubling up and driving half off the road.—
Andy Humbles,
The Tennessean,
3 Feb. 2025
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Shein and Temu icons are seen displayed on a phone screen in this illustration photo taken in Krakow, Poland on August 27, 2024.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
3 Feb. 2025
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Trump mentioned tariffs repeatedly on the campaign trail in 2024, touting their ability to raise revenue and as a negotiating tool in other policy areas, such as immigration and drug enforcement.—
Jesse Pound,
CNBC,
3 Feb. 2025
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One other power differential bears mentioning: Mahler, as a Jew, encountered prejudices that his wife never had to face.—
Alex Ross,
The New Yorker,
3 Feb. 2025
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Filter by type of action or announcement Jump to a day…Feb. 5Feb. 4Feb.—
Karen Yourish,
New York Times,
6 Feb. 2025
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In a related announcement today, Southwest News Media said its publications – Shakopee Valley News, Prior Lake American, Savage Pacer, Jordan Independent, Chaska Herald and Chanhassen Villager – also will cease operations April 28.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2025
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One look that grabbed my attention was an emerald green velvet frock by Vicnate donned by the night’s host, Yvonne Orji.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
2 Feb. 2025
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An ‘anchor’ for retirement While the swelling number of workers in this age bracket — more than 11 million in 2024 — has gained attention in recent years, the reasons for this outsized growth date back decades.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
2 Feb. 2025
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Federal funding for California wildfire relief could face roadblocks or delays after President Donald Trump ordered all federal agencies to stop issuing grants and loans beginning Tuesday evening, according to an internal memorandum sent Monday.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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The Sheriff’s Office homicide detectives are investigating the death under a countywide memorandum aimed at ensuring that law enforcement agencies don’t investigate their own shootings and in-custody deaths.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Jan. 2025
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But the transportation secretary on Sunday also repeatedly echoed Trump and his top allies' criticism of DEI efforts in the immediate aftermath of the DC-area collision.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA TODAY,
2 Feb. 2025
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The reality smash hit has come in for a lot of criticism of late, with season seven particularly causing a great deal of passionate debate online.—
Abid Rahman,
The Hollywood Reporter,
1 Feb. 2025
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The warning was issued at 11:20 a.m. on Sunday, and the latest update about this incident was released on Sunday at 5:48 p.m.—
Kansas City Star Bot,
Kansas City Star,
2 Feb. 2025
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Bores wrote in his 1590 chapbook a year later that Stumpp’s head was also severed from his body and placed upon a stake, providing a gruesome warning to the community.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
1 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Investigators said a license plate reader camera system last spotted the Buick LaCrosse, which is registered to Day's mother, in southeast Missouri at about 10 p.m. Sunday.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
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Harry looks at photos from the NHI murder crime scenes and spots Brian in the crowds, eyes fixed on Dex doing forensic work.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Notice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notice. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.
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