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
Families would be notified March 13 with affected students receiving new school assignments by May 1.
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Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
The firms were notified by letter and will be suspended from the program for at least 30 days before any final termination.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 11 Feb. 2026
Officials added that if the city is formally approached about a detention center, the public will be notified immediately.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
Following normal fatal fire protocol, Dallas police homicide detectives were notified.
—Elissa Jorgensen, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
The Yolo County Coroner’s Office will release the person’s name after next of kin are notified.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Once it was notified Santana had dropped out, Link said her office prepared a standard inset according to state guidelines that explains a candidate had withdrawn and that votes for Santana would not be counted.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 10 Feb. 2026
Nanos said Nancy Guthrie didn't attend her Sunday church service, adding that her family was notified about the absence by a churchgoer.
—Adam Sabes , Michael Ruiz , Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Baumgertner's relatives have been notified.
—Arkansas Online, 5 Feb. 2026
Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
The firms were notified by letter and will be suspended from the program for at least 30 days before any final termination.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 11 Feb. 2026
Officials added that if the city is formally approached about a detention center, the public will be notified immediately.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
Following normal fatal fire protocol, Dallas police homicide detectives were notified.
—Elissa Jorgensen, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
The Yolo County Coroner’s Office will release the person’s name after next of kin are notified.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Once it was notified Santana had dropped out, Link said her office prepared a standard inset according to state guidelines that explains a candidate had withdrawn and that votes for Santana would not be counted.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 10 Feb. 2026
Nanos said Nancy Guthrie didn't attend her Sunday church service, adding that her family was notified about the absence by a churchgoer.
—Adam Sabes , Michael Ruiz , Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Baumgertner's relatives have been notified.
—Arkansas Online, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for notified
Verb
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Britain has informed the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons alleging a breach of the Chemical Weapons Convention, a press release said.—
Freddie Clayton,
NBC news,
14 Feb. 2026
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The library features several spaces that were informed by community feedback, including a community room and a Maker’s Space, where visitors can use 3D printers or take cooking classes.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Commercial airline passengers are advised to check their flight status online.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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To monitor other local risk, residents are advised to sign up for county alert systems and to monitor agencies’ social media.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Notified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notified. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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