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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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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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
Caroline Blair, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
All hands on deck In 2020, Ogg and other fishermen off the California coast noticed that the flesh of adult salmon had discolored from a bright reddish pink to a dull grayish pink.
—Calista Oetama, Sacbee.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
Entourage debuted that won him instant notice (and notoriety).
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 4 Aug. 2025
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Verb
In the meantime, both Hulu and Disney+ are available as stand-alone apps or to purchase as a package
As viewers may have noticed, several shows have become streamable on both platforms over the last few years.
—Caroline Blair, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
All hands on deck In 2020, Ogg and other fishermen off the California coast noticed that the flesh of adult salmon had discolored from a bright reddish pink to a dull grayish pink.
—Calista Oetama, Sacbee.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Noun
Applications were expected to have an exhibit hall, ballroom and breakout meeting rooms, and to not exceed $143 million, according to the legal notice.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
Entourage debuted that won him instant notice (and notoriety).
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 4 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for notice
Verb
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The Enquirer reached out to Kings Island following the announcement of the ride's closure to see what would replace Boo Blasters and if the building would be torn down.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
The Enquirer,
13 Aug. 2025
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Anyone who’s hoping to see Byrne reunite with Talking Heads is out of luck.—
Simon Vozick-Levinson,
Rolling Stone,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Not to mention the larger-than-life absence of one Samantha Jones (Kim Cattrall).—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
15 Aug. 2025
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First there’s the commute itself, then, dealing with lugging all of my stuff out to the sand, and the less than pleasant bathrooms… not to mention the overpriced boardwalk food.—
Rachel Davies,
Architectural Digest,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Read More: The History of Music Copyright—Before (Taylor’s Version) More than a million listeners tuned in to the New Heights podcasts the night of Swift’s announcement.—
Misty L. Heggeness,
Time,
17 Aug. 2025
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Fans are eagerly waiting for a Season 5 announcement.—
Giana Levy,
Variety,
16 Aug. 2025
Noun
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As those markets mature, attention shifts toward practical applications that enhance business operations rather than create new trading vehicles.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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This declaration draws the attention of the CIA, which fears an arms race in the region and begins acting to prevent India from developing its bomb.—
Time,
Time,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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In May, Qualcomm signed a memorandum of understanding with Saudi Arabian artificial intelligence firm Humain to develop data centers.—
Darla Mercado, CFP®,
CNBC,
7 Aug. 2025
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Numerous fashion industry trade associations, trade unions and legal authorities have signed the non-legally binding memorandum.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Two weeks after first pointing a firehose of blistering criticism at the Donald Trump administration, South Park is still going full bore against Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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YouTube and other social media platforms are cracking down on age verification measures after facing criticism that teens could circumvent their safeguards by signing up with a fake birthdate.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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By the end of July, The Wall Street Journal and CNN reported that Trump had received a warning from Attorney General Pam Bondi that his name appeared in Epstein's criminal investigation files.—
Jolene Almendarez,
The Enquirer,
13 Aug. 2025
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This warning is in effect until 8 p.m. During heat waves, consider the following tips from the NWS Stay hydrated: Drink plenty of fluids.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Though Billy generally stays out of the spotlight, he can occasionally be spotted on Appleton’s Instagram.—
Ariana Quihuiz,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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In the final moments of Wednesday Season 4, Tyler spots Wednesday at the end of the hallway and charges at her in full Hyde form.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Notice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notice. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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