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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 notifies
Once the Department notifies a borrower that their wages are to be garnished, the person in default has 30 days to respond before the government orders their employer to withhold a portion — up to 15% — of their post-tax paycheck.
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Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 16 Jan. 2026
The app also notifies passengers when United is able to hold a departing flight for travelers facing especially tight connections.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 5 Jan. 2026
Choke Hole issued an apology, removed the match from the show the next night as planned, and donated proceeds from the performance — over $3,500 — to the organization NYC ICE Watch, which notifies the community of ICE activity.
—Elyssa Goodman, Them., 23 Dec. 2025
Upon recognizing a threat, the system notifies a human verification team, which can then activate a prescribed response plan.
—Emily Greene-Colozzi, The Conversation, 18 Dec. 2025
The deputy, in turn, notifies the presiding judge.
—Monroe Trombly, Louisville Courier Journal, 8 Dec. 2025
As Chairman Atkins explained, the Wells process is the mechanism through which the Enforcement Staff notifies potential respondents or defendants of any charges, and the basis for the charges, that the Division intends to recommend to the Commission.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2025
The proposal, which was unanimously approved by the board, also calls for signage to be posted on those properties that notifies the public that immigration enforcement activities are barred on the site.
—Grace Hase, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
The district uses the BrightArrow communication system, which notifies parents of information through phone, email or text messages.
—Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2025
Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 16 Jan. 2026
The app also notifies passengers when United is able to hold a departing flight for travelers facing especially tight connections.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 5 Jan. 2026
Choke Hole issued an apology, removed the match from the show the next night as planned, and donated proceeds from the performance — over $3,500 — to the organization NYC ICE Watch, which notifies the community of ICE activity.
—Elyssa Goodman, Them., 23 Dec. 2025
Upon recognizing a threat, the system notifies a human verification team, which can then activate a prescribed response plan.
—Emily Greene-Colozzi, The Conversation, 18 Dec. 2025
The deputy, in turn, notifies the presiding judge.
—Monroe Trombly, Louisville Courier Journal, 8 Dec. 2025
As Chairman Atkins explained, the Wells process is the mechanism through which the Enforcement Staff notifies potential respondents or defendants of any charges, and the basis for the charges, that the Division intends to recommend to the Commission.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2025
The proposal, which was unanimously approved by the board, also calls for signage to be posted on those properties that notifies the public that immigration enforcement activities are barred on the site.
—Grace Hase, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
The district uses the BrightArrow communication system, which notifies parents of information through phone, email or text messages.
—Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for notifies
Verb
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That number directly informs the team’s spending.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Fueled by journalism that informs and inspires, Forbes spotlights the doers and doings shaping industries, achieving success and making an impact on the world.—
Forbes Press Releases,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In the end, the thieves did not steal his car, but Roy advises any other victim — let the thieves take it.—
Marissa Sulek,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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When selecting a bird bath, only use a shallow dish that is no deeper than 3 inches, advises Mizejewski.—
Anne Readel,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Jan. 2026
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