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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Multiple sources later confirmed their split to PEOPLE in January 2025, though they were spotted together on several occasions in the months to follow.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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Under dark skies, it can even be spotted with the naked eye as a faint smudge of light.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
15 May 2026
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As mentioned, lounges are often overcrowded, and taking up more than your fair share of space can frustrate fellow travelers.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
13 May 2026
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Both Donnell and Mesiacos mentioned that the foundation will be creating an advisory group to help the board.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
13 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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Lamont and Bysiewicz cited Connecticut’s nearly $17 minimum wage.—
Andrew Brown,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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Politico, which was first to report Makary’s resignation, cited an administration source as saying Kyle Diamantas, an FDA food official, will become acting head of the agency.—
Tanya Lewis,
Scientific American,
12 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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Vertical construction is expected to begin on the Target in June, Ahlquist said, with opening eyed for May 2027.—
Rose Evans
Updated May 6,
Idaho Statesman,
6 May 2026
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Connecticut is a part of a deregulated regional electrical grid, and Nicola noted that electricity is bought and sold on the open market, leaving the risks of building new plants to private companies.—
Krisztian Elcsics,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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Police on the scene noted that after firing those fatal shots, Myers stood by the body and made no attempt to perform life-saving measures.—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
11 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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The princess’s team at Kensington Palace remarked Catherine is taking different pace on early childhood issues compared to pre-2024.—
Max Foster,
CNN Money,
13 May 2026
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No back orders, unless specified by the individual vendor.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 May 2026
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The terms of the settlement were not specified.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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“Noticed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noticed. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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