as in informs
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
The app also notifies passengers when United is able to hold a departing flight for travelers facing especially tight connections.
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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
Israel requires doctors applying for the missions to be physically present in Israel or Jordan — a crossing point for many to Israel and Gaza — just before the mission starts, but notifies them only hours in advance if they are approved, says Syed.
—Jane Arraf, NPR, 28 Aug. 2025
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
Israel requires doctors applying for the missions to be physically present in Israel or Jordan — a crossing point for many to Israel and Gaza — just before the mission starts, but notifies them only hours in advance if they are approved, says Syed.
—Jane Arraf, NPR, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for notifies
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Michelle reflected on how both of her parents instilled confidence in her from a young age which unquestionably informs her style sensibility to date.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 Nov. 2025
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Unfortunately, Devnan soon informs Sarah and her parents that there’s no oil on her land.—
Joe Leydon,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Now, rather than recommending the above vaccines, the HHS advises making a decision in conjunction with your health care provider.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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Parents with questions about vaccines or any other medical issue should talk to their child’s pediatrician, the AAP advises.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Notifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notifies. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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