1
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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2
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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2
as in memoranda
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
Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Watson notices Ringo’s loyalty in the smallest moments.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Looking at the sky, the narrator notices that the stars seem unusually close.
—Jia Tolentino, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
If an owner notices their dog going after grass, be on the lookout for underlying illnesses.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
Not even the most scrupulous professor notices the difference between words that a writer has written and signed off on, and secondhand statements.
—Milan Kundera, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
It will be stopped by someone who notices a pattern, asks a question, and refuses to look away.
—Erik Lie, Fortune, 17 Aug. 2025
Newsom no doubt notices that Trump has been able to get away with things no other politician could, so Newsom will test the boundaries in turn.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 17 Aug. 2025
And when Sonja finally unveils her signature locks, Osin definitely notices.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 13 Aug. 2025
Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
The movie, which stars Jeremy Allen White as Springsteen, premiered at the Telluride Film Festival over Labor Day weekend to mostly positive notices.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
The movie premiered at the Telluride Film Festival last week, with White’s performance generating strong notices and awards chatter.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
This past spring, CalArts attempted to reduce its number of employees by sending voluntary separation and early retirement notices to between fifty and sixty faculty and staff, Hyperallergic reported.
—News Desk, Artforum, 3 Sep. 2025
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued multiple recalls last week, including multiple notices for Ford and Lincoln vehicles.
—James Powel, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2025
Jacob Elordi has earned strong critical notices for his physically transformative portrayal of Victor Frankenstein’s monster; critics, meanwhile, like George Clooney’s turn as a famous Hollywood actor at the end of his tether well enough in Baumbach’s comedy.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 31 Aug. 2025
The drama is getting mixed notices on the Lido.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 31 Aug. 2025
The most common tech support scams start with pop-ups on your computer that provide phony notices of security problems.
—Steve Weisman, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Verb
The algorithm notices patterns and rewards reliable creators with better reach.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Watson notices Ringo’s loyalty in the smallest moments.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Looking at the sky, the narrator notices that the stars seem unusually close.
—Jia Tolentino, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
If an owner notices their dog going after grass, be on the lookout for underlying illnesses.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
Not even the most scrupulous professor notices the difference between words that a writer has written and signed off on, and secondhand statements.
—Milan Kundera, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
It will be stopped by someone who notices a pattern, asks a question, and refuses to look away.
—Erik Lie, Fortune, 17 Aug. 2025
Newsom no doubt notices that Trump has been able to get away with things no other politician could, so Newsom will test the boundaries in turn.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 17 Aug. 2025
And when Sonja finally unveils her signature locks, Osin definitely notices.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 13 Aug. 2025
Noun
Public notices regarding the demolitions are available on the GHA’s website.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
The movie, which stars Jeremy Allen White as Springsteen, premiered at the Telluride Film Festival over Labor Day weekend to mostly positive notices.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
The movie premiered at the Telluride Film Festival last week, with White’s performance generating strong notices and awards chatter.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
This past spring, CalArts attempted to reduce its number of employees by sending voluntary separation and early retirement notices to between fifty and sixty faculty and staff, Hyperallergic reported.
—News Desk, Artforum, 3 Sep. 2025
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued multiple recalls last week, including multiple notices for Ford and Lincoln vehicles.
—James Powel, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2025
Jacob Elordi has earned strong critical notices for his physically transformative portrayal of Victor Frankenstein’s monster; critics, meanwhile, like George Clooney’s turn as a famous Hollywood actor at the end of his tether well enough in Baumbach’s comedy.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 31 Aug. 2025
The drama is getting mixed notices on the Lido.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 31 Aug. 2025
The most common tech support scams start with pop-ups on your computer that provide phony notices of security problems.
—Steve Weisman, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for notices
Verb
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Carlota sees Cherry hiding it, and puts it back in Laura’s room.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
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Designers explored the full spectrum for spring 2025, and this fall sees the check revival continue its reign.—
Andrea Zendejas,
Vogue,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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So, when someone mentions a new herbal tea or clean skincare brand in a focused WhatsApp group, it gets seen, discussed and, often, bought.—
Sergi Cerrato,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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There’s a reason that everyone in the film mentions Planes, Trains, and Automobiles as their favorite Candy movie.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Disney and Nelson Peltz spent tens of millions of dollars on old-school mailers, phone calls, and advertisements trying to win over individual investors, a large block of the House of Mouse’s shareholder base.—
Rohan Goswami,
semafor.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The first rollout of the ad is kicking off in conjunction with this week’s Thursday Night Football game, as the automaker aligns itself with the NFL season, one of the largest moneymakers for advertisements leading up to the Super Bowl.—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Following Kirk’s death, his supporters flooded X with their criticisms of the episode.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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In the backdrop, the film also weathered criticisms over its portrayal of Mexico and transpeople.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In recent years, Grupo Firme, Fuerza Regida, and Peso Pluma have received similar warnings from different cartels, prompting them to cancel shows to protect themselves and their fans.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
13 Sep. 2025
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France’s cyber defense agency CERT-FR has confirmed the latest such warnings have just been issued.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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If one employee spots profanity or offensive language in an application, then it is sent to another employee, and possibly moved up the chain.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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When a chameleon spots a bug, tiny muscles adjust the lens until the target is perfectly in focus, and that adjustment tells them exactly how far away dinner is.—
Popular Science Team,
Popular Science,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Musk also cites apocalyptic scenarios and points to transformative technologies that can save humanity.—
Sonja Fritzsche,
The Conversation,
9 Sep. 2025
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Baldwin cites Giorgio’s Pizza, Miller & Lux, Wayfare Tavern, Noe Valley Bakery, A16, and a dozen Pier 39 restaurants among their partners.—
Chelsea Davis,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Reports have surfaced that USA Cricket has reversed its termination, but there has been no official announcements.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The report noted previous announcements that HHS, the NIH and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services are studying the causes of autism.—
Sarah Owermohle,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Notices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notices. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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