NOTICING Synonyms: 99 Similar and Opposite Words

noticing

verb

present participle of notice

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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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 Many are noticing the impact their reliance on technology has had on their relationships, and are craving real personal connections. —

Staff Author, Parents, 7 June 2026 The taboo is calling into question what a society instills in its people—all of its people—without their even noticing. —

Nina Mesfin, New Yorker, 7 June 2026 But this year, nail artists are noticing a shift. —

Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 6 June 2026 Old Cap took a casual glance at the big sign on the trail, reading it quickly but, from his long experience, noticing every detail. —

Anton Money, Outdoor Life, 4 June 2026 The experience convinced him that intentionally noticing nature could boost well-being and deepen people’s relationship with the natural world. —

Angela Haupt, Time, 3 June 2026 After noticing the strange taste, Chen installed cameras in the kitchen to try to determine why his drink tasted strange, the district attorney’s office said. —

Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 3 June 2026 This past May, James and Sophie brought their one-year-old daughter Ottilie to the doctor after noticing a small lump on her head. —

Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026 After noticing the strange taste, Chen installed cameras in the kitchen to try to determine why his drink tasted strange, the district attorney’s office said. —

Chris Boyette, CNN Money, 2 June 2026

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Quick hits Cornerback Chau Smith-Wade, who is seeing time at safety, blitzed Pickett for a would-be sack during 11-on-11 work.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 11 June 2026
As the top marketing and strategy officer for Lumen Technologies, Ryan Asdourian never tires of seeing his company’s name atop the Seattle Seahawks stadium, Lumen Field.

— Les Carpenter, Washington Post, 10 June 2026