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 That has shifted in recent years, however, with doctors noticing the summer spikes were starting to get larger than their winter counterparts. — Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026 But an hour later, the attorneys told CNN, the group began noticing problems with the bilge pump on one of their boats, the Triton. — Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026 Hong was counting on moderate voters not noticing the change, or at least not seeing her metamorphosis as little more than political opportunism. — Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 13 Aug. 2026 Neighboring residents raised questions last week after noticing several diesel generators running at the CSquare facility. — Alicia Fabbre, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026 Amy Eoff, lead animal control officer with Maumelle Animal Services, added that it was reported to them that a player had been wearing the helmet for an hour before noticing the creature. — Mason Leib, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026 That is, until audiences, like Carol, begin noticing all the fractures beneath the psyche of the shiny, happy people. — Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026 But noticing his wound, bystanders pulled him into a car for treatment and drove him to a hospital. — Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 7 Aug. 2026 Anudike-Uzomah has been a pleasant surprise, with head coach Andy Reid noticing improved explosion and get-off. — Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 6 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for noticing
  1. seeing
  2. mentioning
  3. spotting
  4. specifying
  5. regarding
  6. noting
  7. eyeing
  8. citing
Verb
  • What to read next To have any realistic chance of seeing the northern lights during the eclipse, Earth would need to be in the grip of a severe geomagnetic storm.
    — Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • People who live in Palo Alto are probably used to seeing a driverless car quietly humming around on the street, but in middle America, many have never seen this kind of thing in practice.
    — John Werner, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of seeing
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  • The endorsement was not raised at the press conference, with neither mentioning the other in their remarks.
    — Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Another thing worth mentioning about #1 Aspinall Street is that there is handsome photograph of Ted placed in the upstairs bathroom, which was once the bedroom that Ted and Olwyn, Ted’s sister, shared.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of mentioning
Verb
  • Joe Louis called to his wife, spotting her waiting for him at the Los Angeles airport.
    — Kelefa Sanneh, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026
  • After years of exploring national parks across the country—from early mornings in Acadia to unforgettable days spotting wildlife in Yellowstone—I’ve found that no two parks require you to pack the same way.
    — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of spotting
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  • The organization publicly releases minimal information detailing incidents in the region, refraining from specifying the vessels involved.
    — Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026
  • In an email to the Tribune, the United Way of Metropolitan Chicago announced details of the initiative, specifying that the ride-share company will be providing $25,000 to allow 211 Metro Chicago to distribute 1,000 Lyft codes valued at $25 each.
    — Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of specifying
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  • What’s the latest regarding the battle over the ownership of the club?
    — Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Former Cambridge University professor Jason Arday was found dead on Friday, according to the university, amid plagiarism allegations and accusations regarding his background and qualifications.
    — Mason Leib, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of regarding
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  • Energy supply disruptions remain a key market concern, with tanker traffic through the strait still subdued, said Lloyd Chan, senior currency analyst at MUFG Bank in Singapore, noting that Brent prices remain way above above pre-conflict levels.
    — Chloe Taylor,Anniek Bao, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The new provision is on Huntersville leaders’ radar too, town spokesman Ethan Smith said, noting that if the provision isn’t changed, the town will have to adjust its sales tax revenue projections in its next budget cycle.
    — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of noting
Verb
  • Though Wisconsin is currently held by a Democratic governor, Republicans are hoping to take back the seat this November, riding the coattails of Trump flipping the state in 2024 and eyeing the possible opportunity to take on socialist Hong.
    — Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Chip giant Nvidia is eyeing the possibility of turning its artificial intelligence chips into Wall Street's newest asset class.
    — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of eyeing
Verb
  • Coach Regis Le Bris appears to have quelled that for this summer, citing a lack of other striking options beyond Brian Brobbey in a season where his side have European football to contend with on top of domestic matters.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The new investment consortium has an option to become the majority shareholder of Liverpool FC at a valuation around $8 billion in the next 12 months, CNBC reported, citing an anonymous source.
    — Todd Spangler, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of citing

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