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
Investigators are looking into the shooting, and police said the identity of the victim is being withheld until next of kin is notified.
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Jose Fabian,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
The Santa Clara County Medical Examiner-Coroner’s Office will release his identity after it is confirmed and his next of kin is notified.
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Jason Green,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
Officials urge visitors to stay vigilant Authorities and experts alike said one of the largest factors in preventing an attack is whether law enforcement is notified about suspicious activity beforehand.
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Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
The Florida Department of Children and Families was notified following the incident.
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Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2026
At the scene, investigators were notified that three additional shooting victims, two men and one woman, arrived at a hospital in a private vehicle, Becchina said.
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Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
Monthly members will be notified when their payment is processed.
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Big Think,
18 June 2026
When the woman did not return for seven days, the person caring for the girl notified authorities.
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Kc Baker,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
Federal agencies, including the National Transportation Security Board and the Federal Aviation Administration, have been notified and officers with the Federal Bureau of Investigation are already on-site, Baeza said.
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Diego Mendoza,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
Jose Fabian,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
The Santa Clara County Medical Examiner-Coroner’s Office will release his identity after it is confirmed and his next of kin is notified.
—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
Officials urge visitors to stay vigilant Authorities and experts alike said one of the largest factors in preventing an attack is whether law enforcement is notified about suspicious activity beforehand.
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Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
The Florida Department of Children and Families was notified following the incident.
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Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2026
At the scene, investigators were notified that three additional shooting victims, two men and one woman, arrived at a hospital in a private vehicle, Becchina said.
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Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
Monthly members will be notified when their payment is processed.
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Big Think,
18 June 2026
When the woman did not return for seven days, the person caring for the girl notified authorities.
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Kc Baker,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
Federal agencies, including the National Transportation Security Board and the Federal Aviation Administration, have been notified and officers with the Federal Bureau of Investigation are already on-site, Baeza said.
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Diego Mendoza,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for notified
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They were informed about the body from a 911 call.
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Prioritize safety, stay impeccably informed, and assume responsibility to shield lives and property.
Verb
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While in Brooksville on May 19, Simpson and other Cabinet members raised the possibility Floridians might be advised to celebrate the nation's upcoming 250th anniversary without fireworks if heavy, ground-soaking rains didn't soon arrive.
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Investors are advised to avoid ASA, as its future performance appears hampered by both gold's current stagnation and management issues.
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“Notified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notified. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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