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
Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 15 Feb. 2026
Small fixes get delayed, then buyers notice everything at once and price it in.
—Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 14 Feb. 2026
Charlotte Observer, 16 Feb. 2026
About 100 flood warning sirens will be built along the Guadalupe River, which will give people more notice to evacuate in the event of rising water.
—Karen Hua, CBS News, 16 Feb. 2026
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Verb
Lawrence was sacked five times but hardly seemed to notice, throwing for 279 yards and three touchdowns and rushing for another.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 15 Feb. 2026
Small fixes get delayed, then buyers notice everything at once and price it in.
—Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 14 Feb. 2026
Noun
Such notices are required by federal law during mass layoffs.
—Charlotte Observer, 16 Feb. 2026
About 100 flood warning sirens will be built along the Guadalupe River, which will give people more notice to evacuate in the event of rising water.
—Karen Hua, CBS News, 16 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for notice
Verb
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Visits to the shrine are seen by Japan's neighbors as evidence of a lack of remorse for Japan's wartime past.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Feb. 2026
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Links can be seen between the popularity of K-beauty – a sector estimated by research firm Mintel to be worth more than $90 billion – and the rise of Korean culture internationally.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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As previously mentioned here, an Article 5 Convention of States (COS) remains the only way power will be transferred from the politicians to the people where the Founders intended it to reside.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, over the weekend, Greene hit out at the Justice Department, questioning why her name was included in a letter posted by Attorney General Pam Bondi that listed high-profile figures mentioned in the Epstein files.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The announcement was made Wednesday at the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, where leading tech executives, government officials and AI researchers are debating how to use AI to solve real-world problems.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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The announcements that the Netherlands, England and Argentina will set up base camps in Kansas City for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have brought plenty of fanfare.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
17 Feb. 2026
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Irene and Clint Cleaves opened what was then the Four Way Grill in 1946, a Southern food sanctuary with an integrated clientele and a back door through which Stax musicians sometimes entered to avoid attention.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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And that notion captured the attention of the public (well, the media), too.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The new structure is described in a memorandum of understanding signed in October 2025 by OpenAI and the California attorney general, and endorsed by the Delaware attorney general.—
Alnoor Ebrahim,
The Conversation,
13 Feb. 2026
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The Canadian government has been taking several steps to try to boost automotive manufacturing, including signing a memorandum of understanding with Korea on clean vehicle manufacturing and releasing a new automotive strategy.—
Robert Ferris,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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Their comments drew criticism from lawmakers in both parties, and the administration quickly backtracked.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Feb. 2026
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For Schwartz, positive support from other businesses all over the country and across the political spectrum has kept him going through the criticism.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Various weather alerts were issued across the state, including winter storm warnings, coastal flooding advisories, and wind advisories.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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Lin echoed those warnings that a conflict in the Taiwan Strait would reverberate worldwide.—
Eryk Michael Smith,
FOXNews.com,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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As the group made their way back to civilization Tuesday morning, one of the skiers spotted an oncoming avalanche, said Greene, citing a survivor’s account.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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On Melrose Place in West Hollywood, Mona Seresht spotted a pink and orange Coco Robotics bot struggling through a flooded street on its delivery route.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Notice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notice. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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