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verb

Definition of noticenext
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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notice

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noun

ˈnō-təs How to pronounce notice (audio)
1
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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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
Verb
Walker arrives at the scene and notices a man running away with a gun in hand. — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026 Costco shoppers in North Carolina will notice a new treat at the food court. — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2026
Noun
Warnings can arrive seconds before strong shaking, although people close to an earthquake’s epicenter may receive little or no advance notice. — Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2026 The Social Security Administration will send beneficiaries notices about the COLA changes. — Lorie Konish, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for notice
Recent Examples of Synonyms for notice
  1. see
  2. mention
  3. announcement
  4. attention
  5. memorandum
  6. criticism
  7. warning
  8. spot
Verb
  • But the spring 2027 shows also saw a focus on more than those two accessories categories.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Expect to see rare bottles pulled from the shelves and all manner of weird and wonderful concoctions offered up from the menu and from their encyclopedic knowledge of drinks.
    — Condé Nast, cntraveler.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of see
Verb
  • Donald is effectively taking on the gig first mentioned to Deadline earlier this year by global productions chief Matt Forde, although at that point the role was more solely focused on scouting IP.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2026
  • But Rankin does mention a thuggish figure named Kodama Yoshio, who worked for Japanese spy agencies in China while trading in narcotics and smuggled goods.
    — Ian Buruma, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of mention
Noun
  • On Monday, Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador celebrated that announcement, which followed a victory in a lawsuit Idaho and 14 other states filed against the bureau.
    — Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The announcement does not make clear whether Rowling will be interviewed or is cooperating with the documentary.
    — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of announcement
Noun
  • While the Cornell case has drawn significant attention and public support, survivors may respond differently.
    — Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Mesh, lace, metallic studs, crochet and tie-dye competed for attention, while fitted party dresses and washed denim leaned heavily on familiar notions of off-duty rock-chick dressing.
    — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of attention
Noun
  • And there was, in fact, a meeting between Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi and his counterparts, Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff to try to engineer some sort of a return to a memorandum of understanding.
    — Ali Vaez, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The announcement follows a presidential memorandum issued on August 13, directing the administration to develop a plan for a centralized facility capable of receiving new submarine components and refurbishing existing parts.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of memorandum
Noun
  • The decision has also drawn criticism from Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
    — Marlow Stern, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
  • The conclusions are non-binding and face criticism, and the ultimate approval is up to the judge.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of criticism
Noun
  • Officials across the five states issued travel and safety warnings yesterday and today and were starting to assess damage.
    — Erika Angulo, NBC news, 11 Oct. 2026
  • The production was shut down in Livingston, Montana last Saturday when locals complained about the production’s impact on the Livingston food bank and improper warnings about hazardous stunts.
    — Pat Saperstein, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of warning
Verb
  • The international soccer leagues are back in action following the summer break, and while watching the world’s top teams play, it’s been great to spot players who were in Kansas City during the World Cup.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Any law enforcement agency with a Flock contract can plug in a license plate number and their reason for search to detect where that car has been spotted by Flock cameras, even outside the agency’s jurisdiction.
    — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2026
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“Notice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notice. Accessed 16 Oct. 2026.

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