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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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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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
Rick Barrett, jsonline.com, 14 July 2025
The electronic company sees another payoff in its 35-year relationship with the NFL in how consumers will notice the brand along the sidelines.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 14 July 2025
Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 July 2025
The department also issued a notice to grant recipients to ensure programs receiving federal money do not provide services to immigrants without legal status.
—Annie Ma, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2025
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Verb
Jalal Khoury, a Fond du Lac resident and mechanical engineer, noticed premature tire wear on his Honda Odyssey minivan after 28,000 miles.
—Rick Barrett, jsonline.com, 14 July 2025
The electronic company sees another payoff in its 35-year relationship with the NFL in how consumers will notice the brand along the sidelines.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 14 July 2025
Noun
At that time, C.O. produced call logs and screenshots of phone calls made from Nava’s phone number and the Ross Detention Center’s phone number, as well as photos and videos of the other youth, identified by the initials I.W., according to a notice in the files.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 July 2025
The department also issued a notice to grant recipients to ensure programs receiving federal money do not provide services to immigrants without legal status.
—Annie Ma, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for notice
Verb
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What areas in Texas have flooded? Can't see our graphics?—
George Petras,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
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The third edition of this category sees four out of five honorees return, mainly owing to their outstanding portfolios and strength of service.—
Sarah Bruning,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
Verb
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Morton, 43, may take that advice under serious consideration, mentioning how tough the fans – and even fellow cast members – have been on her following this past season’s cast trip to Grenada.—
John Lawson,
Essence,
9 July 2025
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One of the actress’ few posts that mentions Sosa includes a photo of her and her sons, Leo, 9, and James, 11, and then mentions Sosa in the caption.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
9 July 2025
Noun
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Later that day, organizers updated the announcement to confirm that the entire July 13 program would be canceled following Lynne’s withdrawal.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
12 July 2025
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Ahead of Carroll’s announcement by Dagenham & Redbridge on Saturday, the east London club confirmed they had been bought by a consortium of prominent Qatari private investors.—
Colin Millar,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
Noun
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Borden was eventually acquitted of the crimes, but the brutal nature of the murders attracted nationwide attention and contributed to Borden’s place in popular culture.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
8 July 2025
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Big races, like the Boxing Day Race, sell out quickly, and for a couple of hours, the island’s attention shifts from its relaxing beaches to the excitement of the racetrack.—
Ana Sotelo,
The Dial,
8 July 2025
Noun
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The memorandum was signed after months of negotiation and on-site assessments, including a review of Fico and Fiol.—
Theo Burman
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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Tuesday’s press release states that the new memorandum of understanding will be made publicly available at a later date.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
Noun
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The unusually blunt and sobering assessment drew sharp criticism, including from her colleagues.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 July 2025
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Nearly a dozen law enforcement agencies statewide have signed partnership agreements with ICE, drawing criticisms from some residents.—
Lucas Aulbach,
The Courier-Journal,
8 July 2025
Noun
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In South Korea, an early end to monsoon season led to heat wave warnings issued across most of the country this week.—
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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The warning is in effect until 3 a.m. Actions to take when lightning threat is imminent Around 25 million lightning strikes occur in the United States every year, with most taking place during the summer months.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 July 2025
Verb
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Trump said the tariffs could amount to 100%. FBI Director Kash Patel, Attorney General Pam Bondi and Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche were all spotted on the White House grounds Monday afternoon.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 July 2025
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Guests may spot Rummy greeting buccaneers from his perch along the bar.—
Megan duBois,
Southern Living,
14 July 2025
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“Notice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notice. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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