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
Regular practice is key to noticing benefits.
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Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2026
At the same time, your confidence grows and people are noticing.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026
Lapray and cofounder Bram De Cleen were inspired to develop a new skate sneaker after noticing that their peers would often wear shoes only to skateboard in before switching into something more comfortable or stylish.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 7 May 2026
Satonica credited Burse with reviving Grady’s professional governance, noticing tired nurses and overwhelmed leaders.
—Laura Berrios, AJC.com, 7 May 2026
Common practices include body scans, grounding (noticing your feet on the floor), intentional breathwork, gentle shaking (sometimes called TRE, for tension releasing exercises) and slow mindful movement.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
The goal is internal awareness, noticing where your body holds tension, fear or fatigue, then using gentle movement, breath or attention to release it.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
Anthony Robledo As fashion enthusiasts dissect Zoë Kravitz's 2026 Met Gala look from head to toe, Harry Styles fans are noticing that an engagement ring is nowhere to be spotted.
—Anika Reed, USA Today, 5 May 2026
And without really noticing it, the urgency that once existed at the beginning of your search quietly fades away.
—Allen Buchanan, Oc Register, 2 May 2026
Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2026
At the same time, your confidence grows and people are noticing.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026
Lapray and cofounder Bram De Cleen were inspired to develop a new skate sneaker after noticing that their peers would often wear shoes only to skateboard in before switching into something more comfortable or stylish.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 7 May 2026
Satonica credited Burse with reviving Grady’s professional governance, noticing tired nurses and overwhelmed leaders.
—Laura Berrios, AJC.com, 7 May 2026
Common practices include body scans, grounding (noticing your feet on the floor), intentional breathwork, gentle shaking (sometimes called TRE, for tension releasing exercises) and slow mindful movement.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
The goal is internal awareness, noticing where your body holds tension, fear or fatigue, then using gentle movement, breath or attention to release it.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
Anthony Robledo As fashion enthusiasts dissect Zoë Kravitz's 2026 Met Gala look from head to toe, Harry Styles fans are noticing that an engagement ring is nowhere to be spotted.
—Anika Reed, USA Today, 5 May 2026
And without really noticing it, the urgency that once existed at the beginning of your search quietly fades away.
—Allen Buchanan, Oc Register, 2 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for noticing
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Hiba imagined seeing snow for the first time and living in a cold state, such as Ohio.—
Annie Hylton,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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His absence led to Ben Hutton and Dylan Coghlan seeing elevated minutes, and both handled them well.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Google has announced all these new Android features while barely mentioning Android 17, which is slated to launch in June.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
12 May 2026
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But there’s another cool water feature worth mentioning.—
David Caraccio
May 9,
Sacbee.com,
9 May 2026
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As fans get more sophisticated about visual effects, and AI clips proliferate online, spotting VFX errors have become a bit of a online pastime (and, sometimes, a fake VFX shot turns out to be real after all).—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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Buoyed by the technology boom, major indices like the Nasdaq Composite , the Russell 2000 and the S & P 500 have all risen sharply over the past month, but analysts are spotting fragility underneath the top lines.—
Tobias Burns,
CNBC,
13 May 2026
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In 2024, voters approved Proposition 130, requiring that the state direct $350 million to law enforcement, without specifying where the money should come from.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
1 May 2026
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The employees asked Döpfner to take a series of measures in response, including adding a disclaimer to all op-eds specifying that the author’s views do not represent those of Politico or staff.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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King may be familiar to followers of Massachusetts State Police scandals as his state case came up in the fallout to the revelations regarding disgraced ex-Trooper Michael Proctor.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
9 May 2026
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At this time, authorities have not publicly disclosed any information regarding who could be responsible for dumping the animals.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
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La Mesa’s enforcement of reckless e-bike riding has been slim-to-none, Lothian said, noting that the police chief said the city has issued just 3 e-bike citations to date.—
Hannah Elsmore,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Bastrop County detectives found evidence that Aviles had been dragged, strangled and assaulted, noting mud on her clothing and feet, bruising on her neck, chin and lip, and blood on her face and the exterior of her car.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
13 May 2026
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While Spain offers a European setting, many eclipse chasers are eyeing destinations like Tunisia and Egypt for their very long totalities and very high chances of clear skies.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
10 May 2026
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The appointment process could get messy with nearly half of the council eyeing a prospective run.—
Nick Sullivan
May 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 May 2026
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Since then, a growing number of cities have opted to further regulate e-bikes, citing a growing number of incidents and safety concerns.—
Hannah Elsmore,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026
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In the end, the commissioners voted to table the decision, citing liability concerns.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Noticing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noticing. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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