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
Now, more people are noticing and appreciating it.
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Daniel D'addario, Variety, 13 June 2026
Cycle syncing is most useful as a framework for noticing your own patterns rather than a strict rulebook.
—Allison Palmer
updated June 13, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
The 40s are mostly about noticing patterns that sneak in.
—Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
The daughter of a 2024 bus hijacking victim has filed a lawsuit saying the bus operator, Gwinnett County and the city of Atlanta are all to blame for not noticing the shooter’s erratic behavior long before the trigger was pulled.
—Alex Nettles, AJC.com, 11 June 2026
Even those new to the sport, including Vogue contributor Lynn Yaeger, who was inspired to watch her first basketball game ever yesterday after noticing people (and dogs) wearing Knicks fashion across town, can feel it.
—Joan Kennedy, Vogue, 10 June 2026
The fields will never be botanically identical, but the goal is to narrow nature’s variation until players stop noticing it.
—Chris Stokel-Walker, Scientific American, 10 June 2026
According to Curcio, people may start noticing results within four to eight weeks.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 10 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
Daniel D'addario, Variety, 13 June 2026
Cycle syncing is most useful as a framework for noticing your own patterns rather than a strict rulebook.
—Allison Palmer
updated June 13, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
The 40s are mostly about noticing patterns that sneak in.
—Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
The daughter of a 2024 bus hijacking victim has filed a lawsuit saying the bus operator, Gwinnett County and the city of Atlanta are all to blame for not noticing the shooter’s erratic behavior long before the trigger was pulled.
—Alex Nettles, AJC.com, 11 June 2026
Even those new to the sport, including Vogue contributor Lynn Yaeger, who was inspired to watch her first basketball game ever yesterday after noticing people (and dogs) wearing Knicks fashion across town, can feel it.
—Joan Kennedy, Vogue, 10 June 2026
The fields will never be botanically identical, but the goal is to narrow nature’s variation until players stop noticing it.
—Chris Stokel-Walker, Scientific American, 10 June 2026
According to Curcio, people may start noticing results within four to eight weeks.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 10 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for noticing
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Another patient, David Nurieli, described seeing elderly individuals forced to walk or be carried up three flights of stairs when the elevator fails.—
Bri Buckley,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Those concerns were amplified by Marsch only seeing his players every few months before the World Cup.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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After briefly mentioning the procedure on the show during her reveal day with fellow season 9 contestant Jordan Keltner, Walerius said she's received requests to talk further about the experience.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
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Dining, Entertainment and Exploration No visit to Japan would be complete without mentioning the food.—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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The sector is increasingly turning to the defense industry, spotting an opportunity to collaborate and capitalize upon the continent's rise in military spending.—
Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
17 June 2026
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The waters here are considered some of the best for sailing and tarpon fishing, and there's a good chance of spotting dolphins and sea turtles.—
Ana Pelayo Connery,
Travel + Leisure,
16 June 2026
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Its Senate sponsor, Chicago Democrat Ram Villivalam, acknowledged more work was needed without specifying what stalled the bill.—
Jack O'Connor,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
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Calfee tandems are custom-built, with consumers specifying nearly all components, at an average price of $20k.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
1 June 2026
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The Medline warehouse has faced serious citations regarding unsafe vehicle travel behavior; hazardous aisles, ladders, or stairways; and a lack of sufficient foot protection for employees exposed to foot injuries.—
Lyanne Wang,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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And there are concerns regarding possible negative effects of angiogenesis associated with peptides.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Every other sale worth noting, below.—
Aemilia Madden,
Vogue,
18 June 2026
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Stolz agrees, noting that in their second act, they’re used less intensely.—
Caitlin Gunther,
Architectural Digest,
17 June 2026
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With Ossoff the sole Democrat seeking reelection in a state the president won in 2024, Republicans have been eyeing a pickup opportunity in Georgia.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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My mom still endures the 100-degree temperatures of Palm Springs and is eyeing these as a lightweight option to wear with tanks and sandals this summer.—
Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
12 June 2026
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Flights at all major Moscow airports were temporarily suspended on Thursday, Reuters reported, citing the Russian aviation agency.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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As part of a three-fold reveal of Ghostface killers, Marlon and Shawn’s characters of Shorty and Ray are the last duo to unmask themselves, citing the aforementioned desire for revenge against the characters who appeared in Scary Movie films without the Wayans.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
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“Noticing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noticing. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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