noticed

verb

past tense of notice
1
as in spotted
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 mentioned
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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Recent Examples of noticed One participant noticed the subtle Native American influences woven through my writing — something most of my other clients had never picked up on. — Laurel Donnellan, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 Most Americans, however, have never really noticed the impact of the Jones Act. — James Surowiecki, The Atlantic, 21 July 2026 It was closed for six weeks in the summer of 2023 after a visitor noticed a crack in a support pillar as people on the roller coaster went by. — Claire Harutunian, Charlotte Observer, 21 July 2026 Financial markets have noticed, and CPU incumbents AMD and Intel are among the two best-performing chip stocks so far in 2026, up 128% and 149% respectively, besting Nvidia’s rise of 8%. — Kif Leswing, CNBC, 21 July 2026 At one point, one of the officers noticed a gun inside the vehicle, police said. — Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 20 July 2026 Tight end Willie Rodriguez noticed it during their first meeting. — Seth Emerson, New York Times, 20 July 2026 Hardly anyone outside Los Angeles has noticed, and hardly anyone in Los Angeles has gotten all worked up about it. — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026 Inspectors also noticed that cold foods were being held at incorrect temperatures, according to the report. — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for noticed
  1. spotted
  2. mentioned
  3. saw
  4. cited
  5. eyed
  6. noted
  7. remarked
  8. specified
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  • Someone in the stadium spotted him, notified MLB, and the league office quickly alerted Anaheim.
    — Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2026
  • As Ruiz tried to help Carson Palmquist navigate the early innings Tuesday, though, he was spotted looking over to the dugout frequently before pitches.
    — Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Definition of spotted
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  • One commenter mentioned that the gunky conditions were reminiscent of a river in Colorado overrun by didymo, an algae that can form thick mats, making the water unpleasant for fish, animals and people.
    — Hannah Smith July 25, Idaho Statesman, 25 July 2026
  • Schroeder mentioned another woman, 80, now an EVSA member, who was run down by an e-biker on April 16, 2024, shattering her leg, at the same location Jean was struck.
    — Lincoln Anderson, New York Daily News, 25 July 2026
Definition of mentioned
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  • In the book, Covey tells the story of a man relentlessly sawing down a tree.
    — Tony Gambill, Forbes.com, 2 June 2026
  • Jordan Walker, sawed off by a 96 mph sinker, lined out softly.
    — Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 19 Apr. 2026
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  • The strike targeted the IRGC Navy headquarters in the village of Zibakenar, on the Caspian Sea, according to local authorities cited by IRNA.
    — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
  • Kiffin cited other concerns, ranging from backups disengaging if more close games provide fewer on-field opportunities to the long-term wear and tear on players’ bodies.
    — Seth Emerson, New York Times, 24 July 2026
Definition of cited
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  • In general, the women’s market is eyed for growth, especially as the demographic shows higher intent to increase spending.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 13 July 2026
  • The Cathedral High property has been eyed for a hotel for years — although plans previously called for far more rooms.
    — Thomas Gounley, Denver Post, 9 July 2026
Definition of eyed
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  • Fourth District Council member Eric Bunch noted that the apartments are currently without air conditioning and temperatures are going to rise to 100 degrees soon.
    — Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026
  • Sheinbaum has said that little evidence has emerged to substantiate claims of cartels interfering with elections, and noted that a state-level electoral tribunal ratified Rocha’s win in Sinaloa, after examining reports of irregularities.
    — Mary Beth Sheridan, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
Definition of noted
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  • Could that work in the favour of Walsh, whose startling physical development has been widely remarked upon by fans in recent weeks?
    — Liam Twomey, New York Times, 24 July 2026
  • The outlet reported that Justice Raper remarked on the bath incident when handing down her decision.
    — Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026
Definition of remarked
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  • Each type of license also specified any potential restrictions on how software patents applied to the source code.
    — Jeffrey Young, The Conversation, 23 July 2026
  • FanDuel hasn’t specified its intentions with that application.
    — Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of specified

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“Noticed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noticed. Accessed 26 Jul. 2026.

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