noticing

verb

present participle of notice
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 Meanwhile, the Amica Center for Immigrant Rights, a legal services nonprofit, has been noticing an uptick in ICE arrests at airports around the region. — Dennis Valera, CBS News, 31 July 2026 Your smartphone is enough to start noticing the world differently. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 30 July 2026 The Observer began investigating Juliana’s death in early June, after noticing a growing public outcry on social media and silence from CMPD about it. — Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026 Back in May, Costco shoppers began noticing a new item pop up on food court menu signboards. — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 29 July 2026 Authentic recognition, noticing quiet efforts, and responding to pressure with fairness and curiosity are crucial. — Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 For now, anyone noticing changes in mobility should talk with a doctor or physical therapist about the support that makes sense today. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026 Kirby was first diagnosed with ALS in 2023, following a year of noticing symptoms. — Mya Copeland, Variety, 20 July 2026 Between summer heat, sporadic rainfall, vacations and inconsistent watering, some of us are noticing black sunken patches on the blossom end (bottoms) of our ripening fruit. — Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for noticing
  1. seeing
  2. mentioning
  3. spotting
  4. specifying
  5. regarding
  6. noting
  7. eyeing
  8. citing
Verb
  • Mead played three different infield positions for the Nationals, seeing time at third base, first base and second base.
    — Greg Dudek, Boston Herald, 26 July 2026
  • With softball seeing continued audience growth during the Women’s College World Series, college regular season and now the AUSL, expectations are rising as the sport will make its return to the Olympics at the 2028 Games in Los Angeles.
    — Molly Keshin, New York Times, 26 July 2026
Definition of seeing
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  • After weeks of not mentioning or recognizing the protests, Modi issued his first public response on Thursday to demonstrations.
    — Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
  • Sales through the platform have grown 46% year over year, while Traackr recorded a 183% increase in activated creators, a 222% increase in video views, and a 902% increase in TikTok posts mentioning the brand.
    — Karin Eldor, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of mentioning
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  • These folks had theirs ruined by the next shift of roaches, the five who died and the nine spotting living their lives.
    — David J. Neal July 24, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
  • While some abilities, like spotting vulnerabilities in software, are useful to attackers and defenders, designing exploits for those vulnerabilities uniquely empowers attackers.
    — Harry Booth, Time, 24 July 2026
Definition of spotting
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  • Some requirements include specifying that data centers larger than 10,000 square feet are allowed on industrial property by right, or on commercial property with a specific use permit.
    — Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 July 2026
  • But officials have since updated the death toll to three without specifying which was the latest victim.
    — Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of specifying
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  • This is because patients are increasingly excited to use wearables and other devices to gather more information and metrics regarding their own health.
    — Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Anyone with information regarding Williams’ whereabouts is asked to call 911 or the Clay County Sheriff’s Office at 816-407-3700.
    — Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of regarding
Verb
  • However, that being said, Beyond did offer some family-friendly services that are worth noting.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
  • Beijing said that Washington had agreed to cap tariffs at 20% as part of the countries’ trade truce, with analysts noting the new duties would likely have a limited impact on China.
    — Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of noting
Verb
  • Darline, who is eyeing a full term after being appointed by the governor to serve through January, was photographed weeping by her brother’s casket at the Capitol Rotunda earlier on Tuesday.
    — Joseph Konig, PEOPLE, 28 July 2026
  • Such firms – and many others worldwide – are eyeing a market that is poised to accelerate at speed.
    — David Prosser, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Definition of eyeing
Verb
  • In June, a federal judge ruled against Katherine and Garry Leach, finding that federal courts could not weigh in on how churches spend their donations, citing First Amendment protections.
    — Giles Hudson, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The timeline Charlotte City Council and CRTPO rescinded support for the project in May citing concerns of the design and the impact on communities near the Interstate.
    — DJ Simmons August 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of citing

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