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 Broward School District notified 353 employees on Wednesday that their jobs will be eliminated after this school year as part of a cost-cutting reorganization plan.
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Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
According to church officials, the federal government notified the organization in late March that the funding would be terminated.
—Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
According to sources, the MTA notified the NYPD a little more than an hour after the collision was discovered.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026
The hotel was then given 48 hours to shut down operations so guests could be notified, and the nightclub has since closed, according to the city.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2026
Officers notified the police department’s administration before Quilty was put on leave and the state’s attorney’s office was contacted.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 14 Apr. 2026
Multiple agencies search for Lynette Hooker Once police were notified about Lynette’s disappearance, their agency, along with the Royal Bahamas Defence Force and the Hope Town Volunteer Fire and Rescue, started searching the area.
—Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2026
The identity of the person struck was expected to be released by the Sacramento County Coroner’s Office once relatives are notified of the death.
—Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2026
The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office was then notified of her disappearance, Chapman said.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC News, 14 Mar. 2025
Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
According to church officials, the federal government notified the organization in late March that the funding would be terminated.
—Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
According to sources, the MTA notified the NYPD a little more than an hour after the collision was discovered.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026
The hotel was then given 48 hours to shut down operations so guests could be notified, and the nightclub has since closed, according to the city.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2026
Officers notified the police department’s administration before Quilty was put on leave and the state’s attorney’s office was contacted.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 14 Apr. 2026
Multiple agencies search for Lynette Hooker Once police were notified about Lynette’s disappearance, their agency, along with the Royal Bahamas Defence Force and the Hope Town Volunteer Fire and Rescue, started searching the area.
—Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2026
The identity of the person struck was expected to be released by the Sacramento County Coroner’s Office once relatives are notified of the death.
—Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2026
The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office was then notified of her disappearance, Chapman said.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC News, 14 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for notified
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Lopez clarified on Friday that the agency had informed Cal Fire on how to obtain search warrants with the county, but then backed away.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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The union also says it was not informed when FIFA hired OnLocation to be its official hospitality partner, operating food and beverage during games at the tournament, which means a new corporate entity has been inserted into the employment relationship.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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After the flight crew allegedly requested an onboard doctor, a physician-passenger advised that due to the severity of the burns and their proximity to her genitals, AC should be transported to an urgent care facility as soon as possible, the complaint says.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
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Residents living downstream from two Michigan dams were advised to evacuate after seepage was found at the base of the Bellaire Dam in Antrim County.—
Kenton Gewecke,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Notified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notified. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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