as in informed
to tell (someone) officially about something
She notified the police about the accident. Customers were notified of the changes in the company. I was notified that I did not get the job.
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Recent Examples of notified
As Shah Alam’s discharge from jail was being processed, deputies notified US Border Patrol, which had earlier placed him under an immigration detainer, the Erie County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement.
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Hanna Park, CNN Money, 26 Feb. 2026
Napa County coroner’s officials will release the man’s identity once family are notified.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 25 Feb. 2026
According to Vollmert, the moving crew heard a security guard for the convenience store took a photo of the girl, who was visiting the shop with a woman, and notified police.
—ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
While Miami Gardens officers were investigating the homicide, they were notified of a fatal shooting in North Miami Friday night involving the same type of car.
—Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
Authorities have identified the woman and notified her family.
—Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
But the police department may not always be notified of ICE activity, depending on the scope of their operations, a department spokesman said.
—Kendrick Calfee
updated February 25, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026
Greene said authorities were notified about the avalanche by Blackbird Mountain Guides, which was leading the expedition, and the skiers' emergency beacons.
—Arkansas Online, 19 Feb. 2026
The coroner said next of kin have been notified, and the cause and manner of death for each are pending autopsy results.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
Hanna Park, CNN Money, 26 Feb. 2026
Napa County coroner’s officials will release the man’s identity once family are notified.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 25 Feb. 2026
According to Vollmert, the moving crew heard a security guard for the convenience store took a photo of the girl, who was visiting the shop with a woman, and notified police.
—ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
While Miami Gardens officers were investigating the homicide, they were notified of a fatal shooting in North Miami Friday night involving the same type of car.
—Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
Authorities have identified the woman and notified her family.
—Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
But the police department may not always be notified of ICE activity, depending on the scope of their operations, a department spokesman said.
—Kendrick Calfee
updated February 25, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026
Greene said authorities were notified about the avalanche by Blackbird Mountain Guides, which was leading the expedition, and the skiers' emergency beacons.
—Arkansas Online, 19 Feb. 2026
The coroner said next of kin have been notified, and the cause and manner of death for each are pending autopsy results.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for notified
Verb
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The Denver Post also informed readers about a transportation rule change implemented by the Denver International Airport.—
The Denver Post Editorial Board,
Denver Post,
28 Feb. 2026
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Prioritize safety, stay impeccably informed, and assume responsibility to shield lives and property.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Faison said that Lawrence advised him to redo his audition in a different style.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Mar. 2026
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Travelers are advised to check with their airline or travel agent as soon as possible for information on rebooking and refunds, though passengers are reporting difficulties getting assistance because of high caller volumes.—
Marnie Hunter,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Notified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notified. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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