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
Stamos-Buesig in turn noticed problems with the group’s bank records and contacted the district attorney’s office, according to both prosecutors and Stamos-Buesig.
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Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
As many fans have noticed, Muffin and all of the kids in the show grow up over time.
—Miranda Rake, Parents, 19 Feb. 2026
Carter In the fall of 2008, Lydia noticed a change in her brother.
—Meghan O'Brien, NBC news, 19 Feb. 2026
Shoppers have noticed fewer fine-lines in as little as three weeks.
—Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 19 Feb. 2026
After just a few days, Ramirez said he's noticed a difference.
—Anna Meiler, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
Police said the detective, a parent attending the all-school mass, noticed a suspicious person who asked to enter the church.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 19 Feb. 2026
As the Volkswagen hurtled toward the Toyota, going roughly 50 mph on a residential street in Decatur, witnesses noticed something strange.
—Thomas Lake, AJC.com, 18 Feb. 2026
Nabisco Grahams Original Graham Crackers Testers noticed immediately that this graham cracker was the darkest in color of all of the brands in the test.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2026
Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
As many fans have noticed, Muffin and all of the kids in the show grow up over time.
—Miranda Rake, Parents, 19 Feb. 2026
Carter In the fall of 2008, Lydia noticed a change in her brother.
—Meghan O'Brien, NBC news, 19 Feb. 2026
Shoppers have noticed fewer fine-lines in as little as three weeks.
—Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 19 Feb. 2026
After just a few days, Ramirez said he's noticed a difference.
—Anna Meiler, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
Police said the detective, a parent attending the all-school mass, noticed a suspicious person who asked to enter the church.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 19 Feb. 2026
As the Volkswagen hurtled toward the Toyota, going roughly 50 mph on a residential street in Decatur, witnesses noticed something strange.
—Thomas Lake, AJC.com, 18 Feb. 2026
Nabisco Grahams Original Graham Crackers Testers noticed immediately that this graham cracker was the darkest in color of all of the brands in the test.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for noticed
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Six unmarked police cars were spotted on the Sandringham estate in Norfolk, England, where Mountbatten-Windsor recently moved, according to the Daily Telegraph newspaper.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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He was arrested after a resident spotted him hiding in a nearby laundry room at the apartment complex.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
20 Feb. 2026
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But similarly to the three-man lineup mentioned above, Orlando’s starting quintet has played the fewest amount of minutes (126) compared to the other 31 five-man lineups from around the league on that list.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 Feb. 2026
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Over nine episodes, Baber’s two-Zodiac-killer theory has not been mentioned, nor have the Atlanta child murders.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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During the trial, jurors learned about grim Google searches Brian had made after his wife died, including how to saw a body and how to clean blood off of wood floors.—
Nicole Acosta,
PEOPLE,
18 Dec. 2025
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Fanatics shared the moment Tennessee Titans first overall pick, quarterback Cam Ward, saw Brady pop up on the screen to give him some wise words.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Lawmakers in New Mexico also cited the intense immigration enforcement efforts in Minnesota as a reason to limit cooperation with ICE.—
David A. Lieb,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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McCarty, in a statement, cited Matsui’s ability to secure federal funding for projects such as a $300 million infrastructure repair for the I Street bridge that connects West Sacramento to downtown’s Railyards.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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The center sits along Richmond’s Marina Bay waterfront, an area eyed for residential and commercial growth that’s already flushed with people taking scenic strolls, walking their dogs or riding bikes.—
Sierra Lopez,
Mercury News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Rumors of a second site being considered by DHS were confirmed when the leaders of Oakwood told outlets a property in their town was being eyed for a 1,500-bed detention center that would act as a processing facility for detainees before they are taken to Social Circle.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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And in a recent assessment of the chances for a Supreme Court vacancy, Washington consultant Bruce Mehlman noted that all of the justices are well-below the average age of 79 for those who’ve stepped down in recent years.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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Tamony also noted an increasing interest in climbing roses and roses in containers, as well as plenty of interest in pinks as a single-color accent to the green foliage.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
16 Feb. 2026
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In New Delhi, Russell remarked on how far off the mark companies and governments seem to be on that goal.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
18 Feb. 2026
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Natalie's Organic Orange Juice Editors remarked that this beverage was light and crisp without being overly sweet.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
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No back orders, unless specified by the individual vendor.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
21 Feb. 2026
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After publication, the spokesperson also specified that Ruemmler didn’t see Epstein as the victim in this matter.—
Shirsho Dasgupta,
Miami Herald,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Noticed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noticed. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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