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
The countdown started when the president formally notified lawmakers March 2, meaning the deadline is Friday, May 1.
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Christopher Cann, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Following an initial investigation by police, the Kane County Coroner’s Office was notified, the department said.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Experts are seemingly unsure what solutions may be best to ensure that law enforcement is notified of active threats but not inundated by inconsequential incident reports, especially if the volume of violent ChatGPT users is as high as families suspect.
—Robert Pearlman, ArsTechnica, 29 Apr. 2026
Last December, Sorsby notified Cincinnati of his desire to enter the transfer portal.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Once submitted, you’ll be notified when your registration is approved — or if more information is needed.
—Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Federal authorities have also been notified through the National Response Center.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Three weeks after the war started, suppliers in China notified Aleni Brands that getting the materials already was costing them 10% to 15% more, Chief Executive Ricardo Venegas said.
—Anne D’innocenzio, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Three weeks after the war started, suppliers in China notified Aleni Brands that getting the materials already was costing them 10% to 15% more, CEO Ricardo Venegas said.
—CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Christopher Cann, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Following an initial investigation by police, the Kane County Coroner’s Office was notified, the department said.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Experts are seemingly unsure what solutions may be best to ensure that law enforcement is notified of active threats but not inundated by inconsequential incident reports, especially if the volume of violent ChatGPT users is as high as families suspect.
—Robert Pearlman, ArsTechnica, 29 Apr. 2026
Last December, Sorsby notified Cincinnati of his desire to enter the transfer portal.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Once submitted, you’ll be notified when your registration is approved — or if more information is needed.
—Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Federal authorities have also been notified through the National Response Center.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Three weeks after the war started, suppliers in China notified Aleni Brands that getting the materials already was costing them 10% to 15% more, Chief Executive Ricardo Venegas said.
—Anne D’innocenzio, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Three weeks after the war started, suppliers in China notified Aleni Brands that getting the materials already was costing them 10% to 15% more, CEO Ricardo Venegas said.
—CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for notified
Verb
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The internal debate over resuming the war comes after Pentagon officials informed Congress this week that the conflict, dubbed Operation Epic Fury, had cost taxpayers $25 billion thus far.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
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However, a few minutes after the initial report, the agency was informed the animals had moved off the roadway.—
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
2 May 2026
Verb
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However, King Charles has now been advised on medical grounds to stop all sports, including skiing and riding, because of his ongoing cancer treatment.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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The 21-year-old mother now has a part-time job, despite being advised against it to protect her mental health.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Notified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notified. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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