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a published statement informing the public of a matter of general interest
a notification posted by the health board that its inspectors had cited the restaurant for several violations
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Recent Examples of notifications
Protect your schedule from extra meetings and distracting notifications when possible.
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Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 8 Mar. 2026
That’s how James Dutton, a 24-year-old social media account manager in Cincinnati, described the feeling of waking up to a flurry of bank notifications in a video posted to YouTube last month.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
Infinite scrolling, autoplay, notifications calibrated to heighten anxiety and variable-reward systems operate on the same behavioral principles as slot machines.
—Carolina Rossini, The Conversation, 6 Mar. 2026
When the lid is closed, a slim strip can remain exposed for quick notifications, reminders and updates.
—New Atlas, 6 Mar. 2026
An alert icon in the upper right shows notifications about tickets, including transfers.
—John Brandon, PC Magazine, 6 Mar. 2026
The women's names were being withheld pending notifications of their next of kin, the DPS says, but one was in her 30s, another in her 60s and the third was in her 80s.
—Brian Dakss, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Rooms also feature visual fire alarms and notifications.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Mar. 2026
The email added that Orange sent notifications to all Seminole commissioners and county staff regarding last Monday’s community meeting.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2026
Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 8 Mar. 2026
That’s how James Dutton, a 24-year-old social media account manager in Cincinnati, described the feeling of waking up to a flurry of bank notifications in a video posted to YouTube last month.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
Infinite scrolling, autoplay, notifications calibrated to heighten anxiety and variable-reward systems operate on the same behavioral principles as slot machines.
—Carolina Rossini, The Conversation, 6 Mar. 2026
When the lid is closed, a slim strip can remain exposed for quick notifications, reminders and updates.
—New Atlas, 6 Mar. 2026
An alert icon in the upper right shows notifications about tickets, including transfers.
—John Brandon, PC Magazine, 6 Mar. 2026
The women's names were being withheld pending notifications of their next of kin, the DPS says, but one was in her 30s, another in her 60s and the third was in her 80s.
—Brian Dakss, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Rooms also feature visual fire alarms and notifications.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Mar. 2026
The email added that Orange sent notifications to all Seminole commissioners and county staff regarding last Monday’s community meeting.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for notifications
Noun
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The two brands have also partnered on a social option called Listening Party, which artists may use for events such as album launches, new singles, or tour announcements.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
11 Mar. 2026
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Other ocean carriers including Hapag-Lloyd, CMA-CGM and MSC made similar announcements.—
Jon Gambrell,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Signs that are unusually large or look more like advertisements than informational notices may not be fully compliant.—
Gary Singer,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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To that point, the podcast is a commercial venture that generates income through advertisements and subscriptions.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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Are people answering those job ads?—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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The move comes a little more than two years after the tech giant began a major push into video advertising, placing ads on all Prime Video content.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
13 Mar. 2026
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Notably, a spate of special vinyl releases of Swift’s albums and various tracks and remixes helped spur another strong year for the physical format.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
16 Mar. 2026
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Escorts are a sideshow, strategic stock releases are a sideshow.—
Cecilia Vega,
CBS News,
15 Mar. 2026
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But standing under the trunk of her car, the door hanging above her head to block the rain, was Reverend Dallas Ann Thompson, handing out vigil service bulletins and smiling as people slowly formed a circle around her.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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The position oversees the preparation and review of briefs, bulletins, Participating Insurer bulletins and other communications, and legal opinions, ensuring all work products are accurate, timely, and compliant with applicable laws.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
Updated February 24,
Sacbee.com,
24 Feb. 2026
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Because chaplains may be the only clergy available in combat zones or remote postings, their insignia — patches and small metal pins worn on their uniforms — function as a quick signal of religious identity.—
Asaf Elia-Shalev,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
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Many positions come with specific education or experience requirements, which are linked in the job postings.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Notifications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notifications. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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