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 school received additional information in May 2024 and filed a ChildLine report with the state, but a criminal investigation began only after parents notified law enforcement, according to an investigation by the Lancaster County District Attorney’s Office.
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Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
The complaint adds that a tipster notified federal investigators about the scheme in January 2024.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
Applications are due April 1, and winners will be notified by May 1.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
In addition, Higgins said Loughman notified him of the allegations and ordered the Internal Affairs Unit to begin an investigation into the trooper allegedly engaged in the misconduct during work hours.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2026
The following day, friends and followers notified her about more videos.
—Ella Chakarian, Rolling Stone, 24 Mar. 2026
On August 29, 2025, the Medical Examiner's Office notified the Police Department's homicide unit that the man's death had been ruled a homicide due to neglect.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 24 Mar. 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, 18 Mar. 2026
And property owners must be notified and given an opportunity to cast a protest vote.
—Susan Shelley, Daily News, 18 Mar. 2026
Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
The complaint adds that a tipster notified federal investigators about the scheme in January 2024.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
Applications are due April 1, and winners will be notified by May 1.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
In addition, Higgins said Loughman notified him of the allegations and ordered the Internal Affairs Unit to begin an investigation into the trooper allegedly engaged in the misconduct during work hours.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2026
The following day, friends and followers notified her about more videos.
—Ella Chakarian, Rolling Stone, 24 Mar. 2026
On August 29, 2025, the Medical Examiner's Office notified the Police Department's homicide unit that the man's death had been ruled a homicide due to neglect.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 24 Mar. 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, 18 Mar. 2026
And property owners must be notified and given an opportunity to cast a protest vote.
—Susan Shelley, Daily News, 18 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for notified
Verb
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Next to them, Pahlavi seemed dignified, well informed, and worldly.—
Azadeh Moaveni,
New Yorker,
22 Mar. 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,
21 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Sheriff’s Office also has advised nearby schools to initiate a precautionary lockdown.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
24 Mar. 2026
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At 54 seconds, the flight crew was advised by the tower that the plane was at a stable approach, Brazy said.—
Minyvonne Burke,
NBC news,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Notified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notified. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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