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
Kuo showed off her ice-queen garb and noticed a friend in the corner.
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Jane Bua, New Yorker, 14 May 2026
DeLuz noticed the Democrats becoming more combative, taking shots at Becerra during the last two debates as the former state attorney general is now considered the party's frontrunner.
—Terry Collins, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Those who noticed the earthquake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form.
—Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026
Another officer noticed one of the children was not properly buckled and was crying.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Around the edges of the hole, Zubova and her colleagues noticed scratches, which, in addition to the hole’s unusual size and shape, made the archaeologists wonder if it had been drilled intentionally to relieve the pain of a tooth infection.
—ArsTechnica, 13 May 2026
Jaxon was at daycare April 2 when one of the workers noticed a rash on his body — his arms, legs and bottom, plus a ring around his neck.
—Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
Lindsey’s sister first noticed a public notice sign about a zoning change for a data center project.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
Seems like the ‘experts’ never learn and rather ignore us, hoping that their lack of insight is not noticed.
—Chad Jennings, New York Times, 6 May 2026
Jane Bua, New Yorker, 14 May 2026
DeLuz noticed the Democrats becoming more combative, taking shots at Becerra during the last two debates as the former state attorney general is now considered the party's frontrunner.
—Terry Collins, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Those who noticed the earthquake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form.
—Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026
Another officer noticed one of the children was not properly buckled and was crying.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Around the edges of the hole, Zubova and her colleagues noticed scratches, which, in addition to the hole’s unusual size and shape, made the archaeologists wonder if it had been drilled intentionally to relieve the pain of a tooth infection.
—ArsTechnica, 13 May 2026
Jaxon was at daycare April 2 when one of the workers noticed a rash on his body — his arms, legs and bottom, plus a ring around his neck.
—Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
Lindsey’s sister first noticed a public notice sign about a zoning change for a data center project.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
Seems like the ‘experts’ never learn and rather ignore us, hoping that their lack of insight is not noticed.
—Chad Jennings, New York Times, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for noticed
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Nicole Kidman, Jamie Lee Curtis, Kendall Jenner and Alexander Skarsgard have also been spotted in the dining room that serves up dumplings with yogurt and fennel pollen; tuna with black lime, zhug and pomegranate; and Lamb Wellington.—
Beth Landman,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2026
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The rumors intensified in 2023 when George was spotted touring the prestigious school alongside William and Princess Kate.—
Paloma Chavez,
PEOPLE,
22 May 2026
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When All Elite Wrestling is mentioned, MJF is almost always central to the conversation.—
Rob Wolkenbrod,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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Public statements implicating Raul Castro, who was the actual head of the armed forces, in the decision to shoot down the planes had emerged over the years, some of which were mentioned in the indictment.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
20 May 2026
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Moving a blade back and forth to try to saw biscuits apart will make their layers stick (and ruin the rise).—
Ella Quittner,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
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Ruggeri says that, in comparison to saw palmetto, which gets far more attention.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
19 Feb. 2026
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The couple was last seen together on surveillance footage at a Beaver Dam Kwik Trip on March 29, 2025, according to a criminal complaint cited by WISC.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
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The late New Yorker writer Donald Barthleme, an absurdist, is often cited as an example.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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He’s being eyed for the lead after Ryan Gosling, who had been circling the role, exited the project due to creative differences and scheduling conflicts.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
20 May 2026
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The lot being eyed for development is part of the city’s First Street TIF district.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
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Authorities reportedly fined him €500, or roughly $580 — and banned him from returning to the site, the outlet noted.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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It should be noted that the media is not permitted to speak with the Fever’s medical staff about players’ injuries.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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But Stratos wasn’t designed to use a combination of energy sources; as a state official remarked at an April 22 meeting of the Box Elder County Commission, the project will be powered 100 percent off the Ruby Pipeline, a natural gas line that crosses northern Utah from Wyoming en route to Oregon.—
Mary Jane Gibson,
Rolling Stone,
17 May 2026
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The service is currently funded by ads — some from pharmaceutical and medical device companies — on its app and website, though many of the clinicians interviewed for this article remarked that the ads were either unobtrusive or nonexistent.—
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
13 May 2026
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It's specified that shade coverings may not exceed 8'x8'x6', so as not to interfere with lifeguards' sight of the water out of safety concerns for those recreating in the ocean.—
Julie Sharp,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
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All versions of the Volvo EX60 are well specified.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Noticed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noticed. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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