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
Nanos said Nancy Guthrie didn't attend her Sunday church service, adding that her family was notified about the absence by a churchgoer.
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Adam Sabes , Michael Ruiz , Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Baumgertner's relatives have been notified.
—Arkansas Online, 5 Feb. 2026
Sacramento County coroner’s officials will release the man’s name after next of kin are notified.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 4 Feb. 2026
On July 14, detectives were notified that the victim died of his injuries.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 4 Feb. 2026
Families will be notified in April.
—CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
The incident begain Sunday morning when police were notified that several cars in the 900 block of North Brainard Street had been burglarized and a 2007 Honda Civic was stolen, the release said.
—Naperville Sun, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
His friend notified a neighbor to call 911.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
Phoenix Union notified families of a walkout taking place at Cesar Chavez Park, which runs adjacent to Cesar Chavez High School.
—Alexandra Hardle, AZCentral.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Adam Sabes , Michael Ruiz , Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Baumgertner's relatives have been notified.
—Arkansas Online, 5 Feb. 2026
Sacramento County coroner’s officials will release the man’s name after next of kin are notified.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 4 Feb. 2026
On July 14, detectives were notified that the victim died of his injuries.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 4 Feb. 2026
Families will be notified in April.
—CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
The incident begain Sunday morning when police were notified that several cars in the 900 block of North Brainard Street had been burglarized and a 2007 Honda Civic was stolen, the release said.
—Naperville Sun, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
His friend notified a neighbor to call 911.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
Phoenix Union notified families of a walkout taking place at Cesar Chavez Park, which runs adjacent to Cesar Chavez High School.
—Alexandra Hardle, AZCentral.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for notified
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President Vladimir Putin was informed about the attack, said Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, who added that law enforcement agencies need to step up protection of senior military officers during the conflict in Ukraine.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Feb. 2026
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Ultimately, lasting protection will come from an informed, mobilized public that is prepared to speak out for the dignity and health of their neighbors.—
Matthew Blinstrubas,
Hartford Courant,
7 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Those with tree nut allergies are advised to avoid eating the beignets, and anyone who bought the beignets can return them to their Costco store for a full refund.—
Julianna Duennes Russ,
Austin American Statesman,
3 Feb. 2026
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Kelley, who did not respond to a comment request, advised participants to roll up their windows, remain silent, and refuse to open doors if agents approach.—
Christina Buttons,
Washington Post,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Notified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notified. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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