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
With Me is led by Juan Naula, who after moving to Los Angeles and noticing trash in public spaces, used social media to get the word out and invite people to clean up their neighborhoods.
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Staff Report, Daily News, 14 Mar. 2026
The car was eventually transferred to a tow yard, where an employee called police after noticing a foul smell emanating from the vehicle.
—Allison Gordon, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026
The best actor nominee isn’t the only one noticing a significant change on the red carpet this season — though some events, like the annual VF Oscar Party, have always been more civilized than others.
—Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 12 Mar. 2026
Ada remembered noticing that her wrist didn’t hurt at all.
—Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026
Linas, a runner, started the Creek Team OC Instagram account after noticing changes on his runs along San Juan and Trabuco creeks, where lush green reeds suddenly turned brown and lifeless.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Hadel proceeds to handcuff Brown behind his back before noticing wounds on his head producing a steady stream of blood onto the road below.
—Mathew Schumer, Baltimore Sun, 5 Mar. 2026
In April 2020, when the world was navigating the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, Sarah Beran began noticing symptoms—specifically, blood in her stool—that gave her pause.
—Maressa Brown, Parents, 3 Mar. 2026
On Tuesday, Mejia said NIPSCO’s action shows that the utility is noticing residents’ concerns.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
Staff Report, Daily News, 14 Mar. 2026
The car was eventually transferred to a tow yard, where an employee called police after noticing a foul smell emanating from the vehicle.
—Allison Gordon, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026
The best actor nominee isn’t the only one noticing a significant change on the red carpet this season — though some events, like the annual VF Oscar Party, have always been more civilized than others.
—Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 12 Mar. 2026
Ada remembered noticing that her wrist didn’t hurt at all.
—Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026
Linas, a runner, started the Creek Team OC Instagram account after noticing changes on his runs along San Juan and Trabuco creeks, where lush green reeds suddenly turned brown and lifeless.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Hadel proceeds to handcuff Brown behind his back before noticing wounds on his head producing a steady stream of blood onto the road below.
—Mathew Schumer, Baltimore Sun, 5 Mar. 2026
In April 2020, when the world was navigating the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, Sarah Beran began noticing symptoms—specifically, blood in her stool—that gave her pause.
—Maressa Brown, Parents, 3 Mar. 2026
On Tuesday, Mejia said NIPSCO’s action shows that the utility is noticing residents’ concerns.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for noticing
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Offensively, the Cowboys were clearly comfortable seeing TCU’s style of defense for a third time.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Mar. 2026
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Phillips also played a complete season in 2025 after seeing two separate significant injuries end his seasons in 2023 (Achilles) and 2024 (ACL).—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Mar. 2026
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At least 24 other sites mentioning Indigenous histories and land acknowledgements, from Alaska to Nebraska, were also flagged for review and potential removal.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
11 Mar. 2026
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Multiple outlets report the woman shared several bizarre posts mentioning Rihanna, 38, on social media in recent months.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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While 79% of homeowners feel confident in spotting early signs of winter damage, 66% wait until the problems are visible before taking action.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2026
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The description noted that seeing even one oarfish near shore is rare and that spotting two in the same place is highly unusual.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Mar. 2026
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Apple isn't specifying what changes were made—likely a combination of a wider-bandwidth controller, faster NAND flash for lower latency, and platform-level improvements introduced with the M5-series chips—but the company does claim up to two-times-faster SSD performance.—
Brian Westover,
PC Magazine,
9 Mar. 2026
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The Blackhawks announced on Saturday that Murray died earlier in the day, without specifying where.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2026
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Economists have expressed concern regarding the additional costs of these services, noting the financial risk for those already struggling to get by.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
14 Mar. 2026
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The approach reflects her broader philosophy regarding risk and entrepreneurship.—
Krysta Escobar,
CNBC,
14 Mar. 2026
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The letter also raised concerns about foreign investment in Paramount’s offer, noting that the deal included potential financing from Chinese company Tencent Holdings, which had previously withdrawn funding due to national security review concerns.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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The resolution is strongly worded but also filled with caveats — noting that the district will comply with contracting and procurement laws.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Costco first proposed building a New England distribution center last summer, eying more than 400 acres of fields and woodlands that straddle the Plainfield and Canterbury border near I-395.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
13 Mar. 2026
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The Kremlin was eyeing an immediate boost.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
13 Mar. 2026
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At least one person was killed in the attack, according to multiple media reports, citing Iraqi port officials, and 38 crew members were rescued from the ships.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2026
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Staff at Augustine declined to comment on the incident when contacted Tuesday, citing the ongoing SJPD investigation.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
11 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Noticing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noticing. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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