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
Morey was then notified in a meeting.
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Tony Jones, New York Times, 13 May 2026
The public was notified of an opening and applications to fill the vacancy were accepted from March 23 to April 17.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
In December 2025, Austin detectives were notified of two incidents in which a man shot two women in separate attacks weeks apart.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
In a letter last month, the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration notified federal grant recipients that the government would no longer pay for test strips and kits that help drug users see if their drugs contain highly-lethal additives.
—Mike Stobbe, Fortune, 13 May 2026
In a letter last month, the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration notified federal grant recipients that the government would no longer pay for test strips and kits that help drug users see if their drugs contain highly lethal additives including fentanyl and xylazine.
—CBS News, 13 May 2026
According to the lawsuit, Youngblood notified her supervisor, who brushed it off.
—Abigail Brooks, NBC news, 13 May 2026
Last August, an investigator with the medical examiner’s office notified state police that the skull had been tested for DNA and was analyzed for genetic genealogy.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 6 May 2026
After the shooting, a sheriff’s supervisor and animal control officers responded to the scene and notified the homeowners.
—Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
Tony Jones, New York Times, 13 May 2026
The public was notified of an opening and applications to fill the vacancy were accepted from March 23 to April 17.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
In December 2025, Austin detectives were notified of two incidents in which a man shot two women in separate attacks weeks apart.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
In a letter last month, the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration notified federal grant recipients that the government would no longer pay for test strips and kits that help drug users see if their drugs contain highly-lethal additives.
—Mike Stobbe, Fortune, 13 May 2026
In a letter last month, the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration notified federal grant recipients that the government would no longer pay for test strips and kits that help drug users see if their drugs contain highly lethal additives including fentanyl and xylazine.
—CBS News, 13 May 2026
According to the lawsuit, Youngblood notified her supervisor, who brushed it off.
—Abigail Brooks, NBC news, 13 May 2026
Last August, an investigator with the medical examiner’s office notified state police that the skull had been tested for DNA and was analyzed for genetic genealogy.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 6 May 2026
After the shooting, a sheriff’s supervisor and animal control officers responded to the scene and notified the homeowners.
—Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for notified
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The parent of a female athlete at Saturday's meet told Fox News Digital that a coach informed them that the same pilot program would be implemented for the remainder of the state postseason, starting with the section final on Saturday.—
Jackson Thompson OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
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The judge will have the final word on the legal angles, but the trial and discourse exposes something the verdict may not be able to resolve — the most consequential tech of our times was informed, to a large extent, by ego, power and control.—
Anisha Sircar,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Visitors to the mall’s online site are advised that proof of age may be required for the youth or supervising adult.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
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Floridians could be advised to celebrate the nation's upcoming 250th anniversary without fireworks if heavy, ground-soaking rains don't soon arrive.—
CBS Miami Team,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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“Notified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notified. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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