as in to inform
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 notify
The National Transportation Safety Board has also been notified.
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Jack Lowenstein, CBS News, 9 May 2026
Colbert was notified of his cancellation just before Ellison’s Skydance Media took over the company.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
The woman’s identity was expected to be released by the Yolo County Coroner’s Office once next of kin are notified of her death.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2026
After the bear leaves, remove potential attractants; notify your neighbors; and check your yard before letting your dog outside.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 8 May 2026
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Jack Lowenstein, CBS News, 9 May 2026
Colbert was notified of his cancellation just before Ellison’s Skydance Media took over the company.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
The woman’s identity was expected to be released by the Yolo County Coroner’s Office once next of kin are notified of her death.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2026
After the bear leaves, remove potential attractants; notify your neighbors; and check your yard before letting your dog outside.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for notify
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In December, the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, or DEEP, began holding meetings to inform the public of the possibility of building more nuclear reactors within the state, hoping to entice a town to host one.—
Krisztian Elcsics,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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As Jones informed Moore of the selection, the 6-foot-3, 198-pound outside corner made a bold proclamation to his new boss.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 May 2026
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The following year, the City Council called for an independent commission to advise on overhauling the city’s criminal-justice system; it was chaired by Jonathan Lippman, a former chief judge of the New York Court of Appeals, and Richards became a member.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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Outside the realm of dedicated wine investment companies such as Winecap, specialty wine merchants are cautious when advising clients on the investment potential of their purchases.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
10 May 2026
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“Notify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notify. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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