1
as in to see
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 to mention
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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1
as in announcement
a published statement informing the public of a matter of general interest
a public safety notice regarding the need for a smoke detector in the home
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2
as in attention
a state of being aware
this malicious e-mail will be brought to the notice of the department head
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3
as in memorandum
a written communication giving information or directions
received a notice of promotion from the head of the company
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4
as in criticism
an essay evaluating or analyzing something
avidly reads the latest theater notices in the paper
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as in warning
the act or an instance of telling beforehand of danger or risk
in the event of a terrorist threat, the building will be evacuated with little notice beforehand
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Recent Examples of notice
Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 June 2025
Detectives identified the group in 2024 after noticing a pattern among burglaries, according to court documents.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 7 June 2025
Sarah Lynch Baldwin, CBS News, 6 June 2025
Read More | Hobbyist studying old map notices odd mark that leads to medieval find in Sweden
In Derome, Sweden, a hobby archaeologist discovered the remains of a medieval monastery using an 18th-century map and modern technology.
—Miami Herald, 6 June 2025
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Verb
An officer tried to pull a motorcycle over about 4 p.m. after noticing that the Harley-Davidson didn’t have a license plate.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 June 2025
Detectives identified the group in 2024 after noticing a pattern among burglaries, according to court documents.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 7 June 2025
Noun
The region and surrounding areas are closed until at least June 18 or further notice, the sheriff's office said.
—Sarah Lynch Baldwin, CBS News, 6 June 2025
Read More | Hobbyist studying old map notices odd mark that leads to medieval find in Sweden
In Derome, Sweden, a hobby archaeologist discovered the remains of a medieval monastery using an 18th-century map and modern technology.
—Miami Herald, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for notice
Verb
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Larry Snelling could be seen in the Loop as part of a police presence around the crowd.—
Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2025
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Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni told reporters after the match, which finished 1-1, that Messi preferred to come off rather than see Scaloni take off young playmaker Thiago Almada.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
14 June 2025
Verb
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Most Met fans, including me wanted less Jeff and more Acuna, Baty, and Mauricio as the article mentioned.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
15 June 2025
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As mentioned, scientists have developed contact lenses that monitor the eyes for these symptoms.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
15 June 2025
Noun
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The speaker’s other features include a 3.5mm AUX input which can also accept a microphone for impromptu announcements or Karaoke nights.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because no official announcement had been made.—
Doug Feinberg,
Chicago Tribune,
18 June 2025
Noun
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The issue was first brought to the judge's attention while court was in session on June 10.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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That’s despite its generous 7.9% dividend, which should be getting more attention.—
Michael Foster,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
Noun
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In a sentencing memorandum, his attorney wrote that he’s taken responsibility and apologized.—
Sara Schilling,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2025
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Russia has been launching a record number of drones and missiles in recent days, despite both sides trading memoranda at direct peace talks in Istanbul on June 2 that set out conditions for a potential ceasefire.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 June 2025
Noun
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When the new Tesla Model 3 came out at the end of 2023 (which the company claims isn’t called Highland despite everyone else calling it that), its lack of an indicator stalk (like the Model S Plaid) garnered criticism.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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The decision comes after months of criticism for punishing a woman fencer who refused to fence a trans opponent, which included scrutiny from federal lawmakers at a congressional hearing in early May.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2025
Noun
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The warning was issued Friday at 4:32 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Friday at 4:34 p.m.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2025
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The slugger scorched a fastball that looked to go over the right-field wall, but Josh Lowe was there to catch the ball on the warning track.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2025
Verb
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An invasive creature native to South America has been spotted at a Northern California park, prompting a search, rangers reported.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
8 June 2025
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The singer was spotted out in New York yesterday (June 7) prior to her performance at the Governor’s Ball.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
8 June 2025
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“Notice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notice. Accessed 22 Jun. 2025.
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