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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
Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 13 Nov. 2025
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
Christa Swanson, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
The initial plaintiffs, two now-former Escondido teachers, sued the state over what was then a district policy prohibiting teachers and staff from notifying parents about changes to their child’s gender presentation without the student’s consent.
—Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
And the Supreme Court blocks California restrictions on schools notifying parents about students’ transgender status.
—Marissa Martinez, NBC news, 3 Mar. 2026
Criminalizing 'unlawful alert' and outlawing whistle blowing Senate Bill 1635 turns notifying someone that law enforcement is about to arrest them into a crime.
—Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 2 Mar. 2026
An officer asked them to return inside, notifying them that officials were conducting an FBI operation.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 Mar. 2026
Rajner has prodded lawmakers to act while also accusing DOH of illegally diverting money from ADAP without adequately notifying the public of the implications of the severe cutbacks.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2026
But notifying women about the dense tissue isn't enough.
—Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Those include removing security gates that people complained rattled when cars drove over the track and notifying neighbors of special events at least 30 days in advance.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
Noun
The report also noted that developers and security teams are often misaligned, with only a third notifying security before starting AI projects.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 13 Nov. 2025
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
The Weld County Coroner's Office will release their identities after notifying their next of kin.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
The initial plaintiffs, two now-former Escondido teachers, sued the state over what was then a district policy prohibiting teachers and staff from notifying parents about changes to their child’s gender presentation without the student’s consent.
—Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
And the Supreme Court blocks California restrictions on schools notifying parents about students’ transgender status.
—Marissa Martinez, NBC news, 3 Mar. 2026
Criminalizing 'unlawful alert' and outlawing whistle blowing Senate Bill 1635 turns notifying someone that law enforcement is about to arrest them into a crime.
—Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 2 Mar. 2026
An officer asked them to return inside, notifying them that officials were conducting an FBI operation.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 Mar. 2026
Rajner has prodded lawmakers to act while also accusing DOH of illegally diverting money from ADAP without adequately notifying the public of the implications of the severe cutbacks.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2026
But notifying women about the dense tissue isn't enough.
—Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Those include removing security gates that people complained rattled when cars drove over the track and notifying neighbors of special events at least 30 days in advance.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for notifying
Noun
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His name was withheld pending positive identification and notification of his next of kin.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
9 Mar. 2026
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His name has not yet been released, pending notification of his family.—
Forum News Service,
Twin Cities,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The woman is seen getting on her phone and informing the person on the other line that a student threatened to send his mother to assault her.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
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The justices have been weighing whether to hear arguments in cases out of states like Massachusetts and Florida filed by other parents who say schools facilitated social transition without informing them.—
Lindsay Whitehurst,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The State Department has urged Americans to leave more than a dozen Middle Eastern countries immediately using commercial options, advising travelers to register with the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program.—
Matt Nighswander,
NBC news,
4 Mar. 2026
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The products only pose a health risk to people with wheat or soy allergies, but the FDA is still advising all consumers to throw them out and request a refund.—
Jenna Anderson,
Health,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Notifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notifying. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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