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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
Cindy Kobold, an Arizona Public Service meteorologist, said the technology notifies them about 45 minutes faster on average than the first 911 call.
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Dorany Pineda, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
Meta already notifies parents when their teens discuss self-harm or suicide on Instagram.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 23 Apr. 2026
And your phones notifies you every few months that an object nine washing machines wide is going to just narrowly skim past.
—Patrick M. Shober, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2026
At times, there are delays while the agency notifies the next of kin.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 10 Mar. 2026
Parents rank schools in order of preference, and the district notifies them which one they’ve been assigned to.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 26 Jan. 2026
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.
—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
Dorany Pineda, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
Meta already notifies parents when their teens discuss self-harm or suicide on Instagram.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 23 Apr. 2026
And your phones notifies you every few months that an object nine washing machines wide is going to just narrowly skim past.
—Patrick M. Shober, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2026
At times, there are delays while the agency notifies the next of kin.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 10 Mar. 2026
Parents rank schools in order of preference, and the district notifies them which one they’ve been assigned to.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 26 Jan. 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for notifies
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This philosophy informs the organization’s experiential learning division, known as the Soulship Academy or Light School.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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But the spirit of McCartney’s meticulous recent archival projects now informs the message of his new music.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
4 June 2026
Verb
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The Challenger report also advises teens to start filling out applications ASAP.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
2 June 2026
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Soto advises teenagers looking for work to check which skills and certifications are required for a prospective role — for example, childcare workers and babysitters often need first aid and CPR certifications.—
Sophie Caldwell,
CNBC,
2 June 2026
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