1
as in seeing
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 mentioning
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 noticing
Signs hint at a seasonal shift Forecasters are noticing early signs that the atmosphere is starting to behave more like fall than summer.
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Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2025
But then, other passengers started noticing him.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Maybe ethics is closer, an ethics of noticing, of seeing, without certainty and without possession.
—Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2025
Between the ages of 6 and 9, children begin shifting from being self-centered to noticing the emotions and perspectives of others.
—Ekaterina Muravevskaia, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2025
Lately, some employees are noticing an ominous trend in their career trajectories.
—Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
The dangers of not having a name After Hugh-Jones published his 1955 paper, researchers around the globe started noticing similar cases that didn't fit Type 1 or Type 2.
—Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 29 Sep. 2025
Anderson says, suddenly noticing the red light on my recorder.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2025
A lot of fans predicted this twist by noticing what Harcourt saw immediately, that there were no people of color in any scenes, even in the background.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Sep. 2025
Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2025
But then, other passengers started noticing him.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Maybe ethics is closer, an ethics of noticing, of seeing, without certainty and without possession.
—Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2025
Between the ages of 6 and 9, children begin shifting from being self-centered to noticing the emotions and perspectives of others.
—Ekaterina Muravevskaia, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2025
Lately, some employees are noticing an ominous trend in their career trajectories.
—Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
The dangers of not having a name After Hugh-Jones published his 1955 paper, researchers around the globe started noticing similar cases that didn't fit Type 1 or Type 2.
—Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 29 Sep. 2025
Anderson says, suddenly noticing the red light on my recorder.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2025
A lot of fans predicted this twist by noticing what Harcourt saw immediately, that there were no people of color in any scenes, even in the background.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for noticing
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Several workers have also described seeing a few 20-something, red haired men with a mischievous vibe.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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The girl also reported seeing inappropriate images on the screensaver of an iPad at Berrelez’s home.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
3 Oct. 2025
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Beach did not expand on an exact production date for the coins past mentioning the shutdown.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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The second part of the verse gets real specific, while mentioning her now-husband 1975 drummer George Daniel.—
StyleCaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
3 Oct. 2025
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Health inspectors closed the Southeast Asian restaurant after spotting several live adult and juvenile German cockroaches in areas including under sinks.—
Sarah Linn,
Sacbee.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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With a little awareness and the right tools, spotting and avoiding these scams becomes much easier.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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Approximately 50 soldiers guarding the vehicles attempted to repel the attackers, presidential spokesperson Carolina Jaramillo said, without specifying whether anyone was injured.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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Instead, Mason suggests specifying the purpose and time frame of your request.—
Sophie Caldwell,
CNBC,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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No other products or services will be impacted, the agency said, noting the move is a strategic part of USPS’s 10-year plan to create a revitalized organization.—
Michelle Del Rey,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Oct. 2025
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Democrats have called the claims a lie, noting that undocumented immigrants aren’t eligible for payments from Medicare, Medicaid, or the Affordable Care Act.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Breslow noted the duality of disappointment and optimism regarding the organization’s direction after years of building for the future.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Little time passed between the news of Gein’s crimes and speculation regarding his gender identity.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
7 Oct. 2025
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But while many Israeli emigrants have embarked on new lives in Cyprus, Canada and Thailand, according to DellaPergola’s analysis, few are prepared to speak publicly, citing a mistrust of the media and fear of anti-Israel sentiment.—
Lianne Kolirin,
CNN Money,
7 Oct. 2025
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Seven members of the state’s Legislative Progressive Caucus, as well as Education Committee Chair Al Muratsuchi voted against the bill, citing the broad opposition.—
Kate Wolffe
October 7,
Sacbee.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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Upcoming for Mattel Studios are Amazon MGM Studios’ Masters of the Universe in theaters on June 5, 2026 and Apple Original Films and Skydance’s Matchbox movie which is eyeing a fall 2026 release.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
6 Oct. 2025
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Garner declined to specify exactly which buildings the city is eyeing, but said one location is in midtown and another, apparently more favorable, option is downtown and near Willa Gill.—
Sofi Zeman
October 3,
Kansas City Star,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Noticing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noticing. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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