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
Police were notified by child and family services after the infant was taken to a children's hospital with severe burns, KSL and KUTV reported.
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Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
Employees at at least five companies across the metropolitan area do business with GM and were notified to slow, suspend or shut down operations, according to previous Star reporting.
—Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2025
As one of the most iconic and visited attractions in Paris, the Eiffel Tower announced on its website that the closure is due to the strikes, and visitors who purchased e-tickets have been notified of the next steps via email.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
Rui Marques, the F1 race director, notified teams before Thursday’s media day at Marina Bay Street Circuit that the FIA’s ruling, introduced this year, would be in place for Sunday’s race.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
In July, King notified cast before announcing the two-part series finale of the three-season revival that launched in 2021.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2025
Next of kin have been notified.
—Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Oct. 2025
The settlement says that within 30 days after Amazon finishes its automatic payments, anyone eligible to submit a claim will be notified by e-mail and mailed letters.
—Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
His family has been notified, and Rohnert Park police announced the identification Wednesday.
—Madison Smalstig, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
Employees at at least five companies across the metropolitan area do business with GM and were notified to slow, suspend or shut down operations, according to previous Star reporting.
—Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2025
As one of the most iconic and visited attractions in Paris, the Eiffel Tower announced on its website that the closure is due to the strikes, and visitors who purchased e-tickets have been notified of the next steps via email.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
Rui Marques, the F1 race director, notified teams before Thursday’s media day at Marina Bay Street Circuit that the FIA’s ruling, introduced this year, would be in place for Sunday’s race.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
In July, King notified cast before announcing the two-part series finale of the three-season revival that launched in 2021.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2025
Next of kin have been notified.
—Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Oct. 2025
The settlement says that within 30 days after Amazon finishes its automatic payments, anyone eligible to submit a claim will be notified by e-mail and mailed letters.
—Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
His family has been notified, and Rohnert Park police announced the identification Wednesday.
—Madison Smalstig, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for notified
Verb
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One person close to White House staff’s efforts to keep the president informed acknowledged that his information diet has narrowed since the first term.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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This information is also transmitted electronically to the pet’s current vet, ensuring vets remain better informed about lifestyle and care needs.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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How to best observe the October supermoon In order to achieve the most optimal view, lunar enthusiasts are advised to find an open, flat area with an unobstructed passage to the sky.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
6 Oct. 2025
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ChatGPTío The cast starred in an advert mocking ChatGPT, showing users being advised on everything from fashion to company logos.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Notified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notified. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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