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as in informing
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 notifying
Beth Warren, The Tennessean, 15 Aug. 2025
Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Democrats voted in favor of notifying voters, while Republicans opposed, citing staffing issues.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
The Sacramento County Coroner’s Office will release the identity of the deceased after notifying next of kin.
—Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Since last Thursday, Disney has run public messages notifying YouTube TV customers of a possible blackout.
—Liam Reilly, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
Many of them have received JEEP alerts (Joint Emergency Evacuation Plan) notifying them of their designation and their quickest point of access to the bunker, which is built to withstand a nuclear explosion.
—Jake Kring-Schreifels, Time, 27 Oct. 2025
But the lack of transparency and due process are similar, and there are few to no guarantees of the safety of people whom ICE agents remove, often without identifying themselves, and move around without notifying the family or lawyers of the detained.
—JSTOR Daily, 23 Oct. 2025
Apple’s tool analyzes data from the device’s heart sensor over a 30-day period to see how blood vessels respond to heartbeats, notifying users if signs of chronic hypertension are detected.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 20 Oct. 2025
The company cites operational costs as the reason for the change and is notifying customers via email.
—PC Magazine, 17 Oct. 2025
Noun
While the surprise letters notifying recipients of debt forgiveness are legitimate, consumers should be aware of debt relief scams.
—Beth Warren, The Tennessean, 15 Aug. 2025
Verb
In mid-April 2025, Neitzke learned Johnson had installed the camera without notifying city officials.
—Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Democrats voted in favor of notifying voters, while Republicans opposed, citing staffing issues.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
The Sacramento County Coroner’s Office will release the identity of the deceased after notifying next of kin.
—Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Since last Thursday, Disney has run public messages notifying YouTube TV customers of a possible blackout.
—Liam Reilly, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
Many of them have received JEEP alerts (Joint Emergency Evacuation Plan) notifying them of their designation and their quickest point of access to the bunker, which is built to withstand a nuclear explosion.
—Jake Kring-Schreifels, Time, 27 Oct. 2025
But the lack of transparency and due process are similar, and there are few to no guarantees of the safety of people whom ICE agents remove, often without identifying themselves, and move around without notifying the family or lawyers of the detained.
—JSTOR Daily, 23 Oct. 2025
Apple’s tool analyzes data from the device’s heart sensor over a 30-day period to see how blood vessels respond to heartbeats, notifying users if signs of chronic hypertension are detected.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 20 Oct. 2025
The company cites operational costs as the reason for the change and is notifying customers via email.
—PC Magazine, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for notifying
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The league then sends out direct notification letters to players, giving them the specific details of the fine and instructions on how to appeal.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Confirm the breach Start by verifying that the breach notification is legitimate.—
Jan Diaz,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Grinys’ teddy-bear demeanor and hulking form provide an interesting juxtaposition informing Rimantas’ internality.—
Courtney Howard,
Variety,
30 Oct. 2025
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Kittle presented a makeshift torch to McCaffrey informing of the nomination for his honoring and supporting of the military.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Along with the Here for the Party re-record, Wilson has been busy advising contestants on CBS’s new musical competition series, The Road.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
4 Nov. 2025
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Eaton is a partner with the San Diego law firm of Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek where his practice focuses on defending and advising employers.—
Dan Eaton,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Notifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notifying. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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