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as in sees
to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes
did you notice what she was wearing?
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as in mentions
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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as in advertisements
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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as in memorandums
a written communication giving information or directions
received a notice of promotion from the head of the company
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as in criticisms
an essay evaluating or analyzing something
avidly reads the latest theater notices in the paper
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as in warnings
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 notices
Devarrick Turner, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
Darren Staples/Getty Images This is a weekly column where Jon Mackenzie notices something from one of the weekend fixtures in the Premier League.
—Jon MacKenzie, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
At first, neither Alice nor Bob notices Jim’s interference.
—Matt Von Hippel, Quanta Magazine, 17 Apr. 2026
Has the town issued formal violation notices to each homeowner, or is this coming secondhand through the HOA?
—Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
Going through their late mother’s accounts, Sara notices that the joint account Josh shared with her is overdrawn.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2026
Like an umpire in football who calls a holding penalty, the only time anyone notices a starter in track is when there’s a false start.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
At the rager, Peter notices that Ned has a conspiracy-esque corkboard with headlines about the one and only Spider-Man.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 14 Apr. 2026
So Mom clears them out, taking them to a nearby nature preserve and natural-history museum, where the sharp-eyed Sasha notices the teen-age Jeremy stealing a souvenir keychain from a rotating rack.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2026
Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 24 Apr. 2026
The posts were hit with copyright notices, but the film already has gone viral, with other users sharing it.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2026
Get ahead of wildfire season and update your preferred contact information with Cox to receive emergency and outage notices.
—Cox Communications, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
The 42,644 students entering the program will receive their notices in batches from April 22 to April 24, according to the comptroller's office.
—Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
Tomlinson is earning strong notices for his onscreen work in Obsession, and coming up has a recurring role in Taylor Sheridan’s The Dutton Ranch, which arrives May 15, the same day as Obsession.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026
States also have laws mandating that certain public notices about public meetings, government contracts, unclaimed property, or other matters appear in a local print newspaper.
—Corey Hutchins, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
The spokesperson said that notices have been sent to absentee voters and will be posted in voting locations to ensure people understand the situation.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
The findings arrive as the district faces projected deficits, recent layoff notices and continued scrutiny over spending priorities after tense labor negotiations that concluded earlier this week.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 18 Apr. 2026
Verb
If the bear notices you, slowly back away while facing the bear.
—Devarrick Turner, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
Darren Staples/Getty Images This is a weekly column where Jon Mackenzie notices something from one of the weekend fixtures in the Premier League.
—Jon MacKenzie, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
At first, neither Alice nor Bob notices Jim’s interference.
—Matt Von Hippel, Quanta Magazine, 17 Apr. 2026
Has the town issued formal violation notices to each homeowner, or is this coming secondhand through the HOA?
—Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
Going through their late mother’s accounts, Sara notices that the joint account Josh shared with her is overdrawn.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2026
Like an umpire in football who calls a holding penalty, the only time anyone notices a starter in track is when there’s a false start.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
At the rager, Peter notices that Ned has a conspiracy-esque corkboard with headlines about the one and only Spider-Man.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 14 Apr. 2026
So Mom clears them out, taking them to a nearby nature preserve and natural-history museum, where the sharp-eyed Sasha notices the teen-age Jeremy stealing a souvenir keychain from a rotating rack.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2026
Noun
Duffy and many of his neighbors got eviction notices when a large company purchased their apartment complex late last year.
—Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 24 Apr. 2026
The posts were hit with copyright notices, but the film already has gone viral, with other users sharing it.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2026
Get ahead of wildfire season and update your preferred contact information with Cox to receive emergency and outage notices.
—Cox Communications, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
The 42,644 students entering the program will receive their notices in batches from April 22 to April 24, according to the comptroller's office.
—Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
Tomlinson is earning strong notices for his onscreen work in Obsession, and coming up has a recurring role in Taylor Sheridan’s The Dutton Ranch, which arrives May 15, the same day as Obsession.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026
States also have laws mandating that certain public notices about public meetings, government contracts, unclaimed property, or other matters appear in a local print newspaper.
—Corey Hutchins, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
The spokesperson said that notices have been sent to absentee voters and will be posted in voting locations to ensure people understand the situation.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
The findings arrive as the district faces projected deficits, recent layoff notices and continued scrutiny over spending priorities after tense labor negotiations that concluded earlier this week.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 18 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for notices
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Set in 1645, the story sees a privileged young bride (Thatcher) accused of witchcraft on her wedding day and pursued by a ruthless witch hunter (Alwyn).—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
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Hitting theaters nearly 20 years after the first movie’s premiere, The Devil Wears Prada sequel sees original cast members Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci reprising their roles in the cult favorite film.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Jeff mentions at the challenge that this is Jimmy Fallon’s idea.—
Emily Longeretta,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2026
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The lawsuit also mentions the August 2025 increases for the original Switch console, which ranged from $30 to $50 depending on the model.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
22 Apr. 2026
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Family photos spanning several generations, old pharmaceutical equipment, advertisements and promotional materials from years of business, and a framed Martha Stewart magazine feature are some of the items in the Woodsboro office that indicate the long legacy and evolution of the company.—
Gabriella Fine,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Apr. 2026
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Yang echoed concerns from pro wrestling fans, who seemingly took issue with the number of advertisements during the show.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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The city has signed memorandums of understanding with other law enforcement entities in accordance with California laws to share information, Cortez said.—
Camryn Dadey,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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Sheriff's offices in Laurel, McCracken and Pendleton counties, along with police departments in Hickman, Falmouth and Winchester signed memorandums of agreement with ICE in the first month of the year.—
Keely Doll,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Feb. 2026
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After less than eight months on the job, Kent resigned to protest the war and has since gone public with blistering criticisms of the administration.—
Tom Nichols,
The Atlantic,
25 Apr. 2026
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Johnson has pushed back on Witzburg's criticisms, saying her time as inspector general has politicized the office, damaging its independence and credibility.—
Chris Tye,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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For Durnell and thousands of others who say Roundup caused their cancers, the Supreme Court’s ruling could determine whether consumers retain the ability to challenge product safety warnings in court.—
Christiana Freitag,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The workforce warnings, in particular, are getting louder, with a mix of smart alerts and a cacophony of cliches.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This exercise is intended to not only show where the Rangers have players in place for 2026-27, and which spots those players are likely to occupy, but also to highlight the most glaring holes.—
Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The two have starred in a number of commercials — including the 2025 and 2026 Super Bowl spots — for the beer brand, putting their hilarious dynamic on display.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Greer cites the president’s trade and investment deals with various countries as evidence that the tariffs have allowed the US to extract significant concessions from its trading partners.—
Alex Durante,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The lawsuit cites studies that toxic contaminants in the herbicide have led to higher rates of birth defects in children of these veterans compared to the general population.—
Lisa Hagen,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Notices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notices. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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