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
Those who noticed the earthquake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form.
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Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 2 Apr. 2026
An intimate concert by Sir Paul McCartney in Los Angeles has captured fans’ attention after an online post highlighted just how many high-profile celebrities were packed into the same room—and what some fans noticed beyond the music itself.
—Claire Dodds, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Fish and other aquatic life that die in late winter may not be noticed until well after ice leaves lakes because the animals may be temporarily preserved by cold water, the DNR said.
—Eric Henderson, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
Longines, the storied luxury Swiss watchmaker, has also noticed an uptick in younger customers — particularly in those looking to restore or service older pieces.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
Stubbs added that the results mirror trends the company has noticed in Halloween candy, where adults are getting more involved in holiday festivities—including candy consumption.
—Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2026
But even beyond that busy week, NetJets has noticed growing year-round interest in AGS.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2026
That observation mirrors exactly what Miles Bridges has noticed.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2026
The initial clue surfaced roughly 10 years ago, when scientists noticed DNA differences between warbler populations living on two separate island groups.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 2 Apr. 2026
An intimate concert by Sir Paul McCartney in Los Angeles has captured fans’ attention after an online post highlighted just how many high-profile celebrities were packed into the same room—and what some fans noticed beyond the music itself.
—Claire Dodds, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Fish and other aquatic life that die in late winter may not be noticed until well after ice leaves lakes because the animals may be temporarily preserved by cold water, the DNR said.
—Eric Henderson, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
Longines, the storied luxury Swiss watchmaker, has also noticed an uptick in younger customers — particularly in those looking to restore or service older pieces.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
Stubbs added that the results mirror trends the company has noticed in Halloween candy, where adults are getting more involved in holiday festivities—including candy consumption.
—Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2026
But even beyond that busy week, NetJets has noticed growing year-round interest in AGS.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2026
That observation mirrors exactly what Miles Bridges has noticed.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2026
The initial clue surfaced roughly 10 years ago, when scientists noticed DNA differences between warbler populations living on two separate island groups.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for noticed
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My friend Thai, whose parents were part of the Weather Underground leadership, remembers his father, Jeff Jones, coming home one day to find their family’s Hoboken apartment surrounded by cops—a fire inspector had spotted his tiny crop of marijuana plants on the fire escape.—
Zayd Ayers Dohrn,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
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After a young white shark was spotted off the Newport Beach coast, a renowned marine biologist warned Southern California residents that many more sightings could happen by the end of summer.—
Lauren Pozen,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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When the investigator asked for a spreadsheet documenting removals, mentioned in testimony by several supervisors, the agency’s then-adult protection director in Miami emailed a copy.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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The first time burritos were mentioned was around 1895, Noe Alcala, executive chef of Lucia Mexican Grill at the Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, told USA TODAY.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 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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But Morath has cited the district’s overall below-average performance on the STAAR exams, which will need to improve before the state will return local control.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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Shen cited environmental pollution and cost of living concerns as the driving forces behind the movement.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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Days after Nancy Guthrie disappeared in the middle of the night from her home outside Tucson, Arizona, Banfield went on her YouTube Channel to cite a law enforcement source who told her that Cioni was possibly being eyed as a suspect.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
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The Healey administration eyed closing Pappas last year, relocating services to Western Massachusetts Hospital, over 100 miles away from Canton.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
25 Mar. 2026
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Paddack noted how Sandy Alcantara came to him in the dugout and gave him words of encouragement.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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Dieppa noted that about 17 million cars pass through Chamblee every month.—
Leondra Head,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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As many investors have remarked already, the TACO trade has played out time after time.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
26 Mar. 2026
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Following a second meeting between Rubio, Rivera, Gorrín and others, Rivera remarked in the chat that the bus driver — Maduro — would have to pay him for setting up the meeting with Rubio.—
Joshua Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Mar. 2026
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No back orders, unless specified by the individual vendor.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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The nationality of the third was not specified.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Noticed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noticed. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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