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
The staff was excellent, noticing my preference for decaf coffee in the afternoon or asking questions about my daily activities based on previous conversations.
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Leandra Beabout, Travel + Leisure, 26 Feb. 2026
Connell, who was born in Oklahoma City in 1974 and has lived in Chicago since 2007, became fascinated with Wilson after noticing similarities between a famous Weston nude and one that Connell had taken of her own wife, Betsy Odom, three-quarters of a century later.
—Lori Waxman, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Florida Congresswoman Frederica Wilson founded the program after noticing that Black students were dropping out of school and being suspended at alarming rates.
—Sheba Turk, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
The project kicked off last year, and students already are noticing a difference.
—Santa Ana College, Oc Register, 25 Feb. 2026
This episode is part of Nature Quest, our monthly segment that brings you a question from a Short Waver who is noticing a change in the world around them.
—Rebecca Ramirez, NPR, 24 Feb. 2026
Groen created the sandwich for his Catholic customers during the season of Lent after noticing plummeting sales on Fridays.
—Keith Pandolfi, Cincinnati Enquirer, 24 Feb. 2026
Americans are still noticing the high unemployment and inflation, and while the overall economy may be improving, many people are still struggling.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 23 Feb. 2026
This could include asking questions about when patients are noticing their hives (after a hot shower or after being in the sun, for example), or asking patients to keep a symptom diary.
—Zia Sherrell, Health, 20 Feb. 2026
Leandra Beabout, Travel + Leisure, 26 Feb. 2026
Connell, who was born in Oklahoma City in 1974 and has lived in Chicago since 2007, became fascinated with Wilson after noticing similarities between a famous Weston nude and one that Connell had taken of her own wife, Betsy Odom, three-quarters of a century later.
—Lori Waxman, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Florida Congresswoman Frederica Wilson founded the program after noticing that Black students were dropping out of school and being suspended at alarming rates.
—Sheba Turk, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
The project kicked off last year, and students already are noticing a difference.
—Santa Ana College, Oc Register, 25 Feb. 2026
This episode is part of Nature Quest, our monthly segment that brings you a question from a Short Waver who is noticing a change in the world around them.
—Rebecca Ramirez, NPR, 24 Feb. 2026
Groen created the sandwich for his Catholic customers during the season of Lent after noticing plummeting sales on Fridays.
—Keith Pandolfi, Cincinnati Enquirer, 24 Feb. 2026
Americans are still noticing the high unemployment and inflation, and while the overall economy may be improving, many people are still struggling.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 23 Feb. 2026
This could include asking questions about when patients are noticing their hives (after a hot shower or after being in the sun, for example), or asking patients to keep a symptom diary.
—Zia Sherrell, Health, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for noticing
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Indian airlines are also seeing cost escalations due to restriction on use of airspace over Gulf countries.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
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Try setting a timer for yourself and seeing how much you can get done in quick bursts (with breaks in between, of course).—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2026
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Wynwood’s worth mentioning too.—
Taylor Haught,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2026
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That’s understandable, as is not mentioning my awkward late-1960s flirtation with CNB that would end with me working as a cab driver.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
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Set in East Anglia, Lovejoy is about a charismatic antiques dealer with an almost mystical knack for spotting genuine artefacts and scams.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
4 Mar. 2026
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Schofield gained international recognition for a late ’80s jeans commercial that had her speeding through the desert in a black Ferrari, then screeching to a stop after spotting a strapping young man standing on the side of the road in jeans and a white T-shirt.—
Assistant Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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In another cost-cutting move, Papa John's also reduced its corporate workforce by 7%, Thanawala said Thursday, without specifying when the layoffs occurred or if further cuts were planned.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
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The festival said the Official Selection of the 79th edition will be unveiled mid-April without specifying a date.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
25 Feb. 2026
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The selection of the executive director comes at a time when the union is gearing up for negotiations with NFL owners regarding a new CBA.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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Some counties have noticed the major increase through their mosquito traps or from calls for service regarding the flying pests.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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Custom chip revenue, in particular, increased 140% year over year in the quarter, with Tan noting that the momentum has continued into the second quarter.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
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Some of those lobbyists are seeking immunity for AI-powered and semi-autonomous vehicles, Burg said, noting that when manufacturers and their vehicles aren’t held accountable, everyday people suffer.—
Sponsored Content,
Denver Post,
4 Mar. 2026
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With 1,813 career points, Booker is next eyeing the 1,831 points that sixth-place Vicki Hall scored from 1988-93.—
Danny Davis,
Austin American Statesman,
1 Mar. 2026
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The cannabis industry is also eyeing it closely.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
1 Mar. 2026
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Amodei is in talks with Emil Michael, under-secretary of defense for research and engineering, in a last-ditch effort to reach an agreement on the terms governing the Pentagon's access to Anthropic's Claude models, the Times reported, citing anonymous sources with knowledge of the matter.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
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Clerics charged with choosing Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s successor were considering announcing Mojtaba Khamenei's new role as soon as this morning, The New York Times reported, citing three Iranian officials familiar with the discussions.—
Matt Nighswander,
NBC news,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Noticing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noticing. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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