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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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
Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
Her smile in the fantasy is one of relief and clarity, which cuts so hard after watching the dread pile up before Leslie notices her.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 1 June 2026
Somewhere in that organization an engineer notices a flaw.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Anyone who notices suspicious activity regarding election materials, facilities or voting operations was urged to contact the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk at 800-815-2666, option 2.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 1 June 2026
This song ends the same way — nobody notices her quiet everyday heroism, but nothing can quench her spirit.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 30 May 2026
So while the card has long been Bilt’s headline, the next 18 months will be about whether anyone notices the rest.
—Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 29 May 2026
An InStyle writer has been testing the formula for the past month and notices new growth and lots of fullness.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 27 May 2026
Production designer Christopher Glass matches that vibrancy with such fantastical details as a rolling ball of stressors, bills, and eviction notices that only Velvet Gang leader Corvette (Keke Palmer) sees.
—Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 23 May 2026
Jim Radcliffe, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
The layoffs are scheduled to take effect on July 22 and were described as permanent, the EDD WARN notices show.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
And Microsoft’s software engineers were the largest single job category to receive layoff notices in May last year.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 28 May 2026
Monitor for curfew and boil-water-order notices.
—Michelle Marchante
updated May 27, Miami Herald, 27 May 2026
But some members of the US Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, a uniformed service branch under the Department of Health and Human Services, have gotten notices to deploy to Kenya.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 27 May 2026
According to the department, student loan servicers will begin sending out official notices to borrowers on or about July 1, giving them a 90-day window to affirmatively apply for a different repayment plan.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Utility shutoff notices may follow.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 26 May 2026
The notices can still be rescinded if positions are reinstated, district officials said.
—Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2026
Verb
In the clip, Pete runs up to the glass front door of Pooch Play and Stay and paces in front of the entry until a staffer notices him and lets him in, taking him back to the daycare area.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
Her smile in the fantasy is one of relief and clarity, which cuts so hard after watching the dread pile up before Leslie notices her.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 1 June 2026
Somewhere in that organization an engineer notices a flaw.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Anyone who notices suspicious activity regarding election materials, facilities or voting operations was urged to contact the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk at 800-815-2666, option 2.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 1 June 2026
This song ends the same way — nobody notices her quiet everyday heroism, but nothing can quench her spirit.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 30 May 2026
So while the card has long been Bilt’s headline, the next 18 months will be about whether anyone notices the rest.
—Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 29 May 2026
An InStyle writer has been testing the formula for the past month and notices new growth and lots of fullness.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 27 May 2026
Production designer Christopher Glass matches that vibrancy with such fantastical details as a rolling ball of stressors, bills, and eviction notices that only Velvet Gang leader Corvette (Keke Palmer) sees.
—Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 23 May 2026
Noun
Police officers can run the plates to ensure the registration is current, with the Department of Motor Vehicles sending out notices reminding the owners when payments are due.
—Jim Radcliffe, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
The layoffs are scheduled to take effect on July 22 and were described as permanent, the EDD WARN notices show.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
And Microsoft’s software engineers were the largest single job category to receive layoff notices in May last year.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 28 May 2026
Monitor for curfew and boil-water-order notices.
—Michelle Marchante
updated May 27, Miami Herald, 27 May 2026
But some members of the US Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, a uniformed service branch under the Department of Health and Human Services, have gotten notices to deploy to Kenya.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 27 May 2026
According to the department, student loan servicers will begin sending out official notices to borrowers on or about July 1, giving them a 90-day window to affirmatively apply for a different repayment plan.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Utility shutoff notices may follow.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 26 May 2026
The notices can still be rescinded if positions are reinstated, district officials said.
—Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for notices
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When her mother’s former gallerist reaches out with the offer of a show in exchange for the series’ completion, Indigo sees it as a financial lifeline—and in the face of her mother’s staunch refusal, decides to finish the series herself.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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In an episode filled with tragic endings for various characters, including Rue herself, Faye sees some kind of hope on the horizon.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
1 June 2026
Verb
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The footnote in the Bluebook mentions this deduction.—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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Ironically, DirecTV mentions a recent blackout of Scripps stations from Comcast Xfinity that started April 1 this year and lasted over a month.—
Sophie Lindberg,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
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Meanwhile, an Oglivy New Gen Z study found that 92% of 18-25 year olds trust recommendations from influencers more than traditional advertisements or celebrity endorsements.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
31 May 2026
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Meanwhile, telehealth companies have not historically followed the same rules that drugmakers have in disclosing medication risks in advertisements.—
Maia Rosenfeld,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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The visit, led by officials tied to the White House’s energy policy apparatus, is expected to produce memorandums of understanding covering oil and key minerals such as gold, aluminum and possibly coal.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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As the justices’ memoranda illustrate, West Virginia, North Dakota and several energy companies sued the Obama administration over its Clean Power Plan and sought to block the new, transformative regulation from going into effect.—
Wayne Unger,
The Conversation,
23 Apr. 2026
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Mears, who stepped into the prosecutor role in 2019, has long been the target of criticisms from Republicans who accused him of failing to seek tougher sentences for violent criminals.—
Kristine Phillips,
IndyStar,
5 June 2026
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There are valid criticisms surrounding the true crime genre, including accusations that the medium has become sensational and exploitative.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Meanwhile, there's new research on the efficacy of these bans and fresh warnings about excessive screen time for children.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Although there have been similar warnings from individual countries in the past, the joint bulletin was described as unprecedented.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Eats Beat columnist Bud Kennedy covered a busy month of Fort Worth-area restaurant news in May, from beloved institutions closing to fresh brunch spots opening.—
Ryan J. Rusak,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 June 2026
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Illinois lawmakers voted to legalize sports betting, allowing a Chicago casino, slot machines at both city airports, casinos in the south suburbs, Waukegan, Rockford, Danville and Williamson County, slot machines at horse racing tracks and spots betting at casinos and tracks.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026
Verb
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The sitting congressman has been notably absent from Washington for weeks due to what Kean cites as unspecified medical issues.—
Saige Miller,
NPR,
2 June 2026
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The state cites research suggesting young users can become emotionally attached to AI chatbots and argues OpenAI has failed to implement meaningful age-verification measures, parental notification systems or safeguards despite widespread evidence that minors use the service.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
1 June 2026
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“Notices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notices. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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