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
Jeff Fedotin, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
After officials finished notifying employees, Johnston said there would not be more layoffs this year.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 1 Sep. 2025
John Zadrozny, a senior adviser at USAGM, subsequently sent a letter to Abramowitz notifying him that he would be terminated effective August 31.
—Sonam Sheth, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
By Wednesday morning, the group’s website was updated with a statement notifying the public of the administration’s response to the letter.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 27 Aug. 2025
Sacramento County coroner’s officials will release the victim’s identity after notifying next of kin.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Trump cited his authority in the Constitution, referencing Article II and the Federal Reserve Act of 1913 in notifying Cook of her firing.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 26 Aug. 2025
In 2019, a feedstock supplier switched food deliveries to a high-fat slurry without notifying management, causing a foaming event which lasted several weeks and led to the facility’s closure in May 2019 for several years.
—Rick Barrett, jsonline.com, 22 Aug. 2025
FedEx in Wilson County, 217 workers FedEx filed a WARN notice on March 31, notifying officials that 217 workers would be laid off at a company supply chain facility in Lebanon between May 9 and May 30.
—Molly Davis, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
Verb
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
Noun
Getty Images Trey Smith received a momentous call from his agent on July 15, notifying him that the Kansas City Chiefs would sign him to a historic contract extension.
—Jeff Fedotin, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
After officials finished notifying employees, Johnston said there would not be more layoffs this year.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 1 Sep. 2025
John Zadrozny, a senior adviser at USAGM, subsequently sent a letter to Abramowitz notifying him that he would be terminated effective August 31.
—Sonam Sheth, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
By Wednesday morning, the group’s website was updated with a statement notifying the public of the administration’s response to the letter.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 27 Aug. 2025
Sacramento County coroner’s officials will release the victim’s identity after notifying next of kin.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Trump cited his authority in the Constitution, referencing Article II and the Federal Reserve Act of 1913 in notifying Cook of her firing.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 26 Aug. 2025
In 2019, a feedstock supplier switched food deliveries to a high-fat slurry without notifying management, causing a foaming event which lasted several weeks and led to the facility’s closure in May 2019 for several years.
—Rick Barrett, jsonline.com, 22 Aug. 2025
FedEx in Wilson County, 217 workers FedEx filed a WARN notice on March 31, notifying officials that 217 workers would be laid off at a company supply chain facility in Lebanon between May 9 and May 30.
—Molly Davis, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for notifying
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These measurements are fundamental to understanding how greenhouse gas emissions relate to rising temperatures, simultaneously contributing to scientific research and informing policymakers of compliance with environmental regulations.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
6 Sep. 2025
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The residents of Leith, North Dakota, did this by creating a website informing people about what was happening in their community.—
Paul J. Becker,
The Conversation,
5 Sep. 2025
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Dopamine loops from social media, games, and constant notifications have reduced their tolerance for boredom, focus and real-world interaction.—
Elan Gepner-Dales,
Rolling Stone,
3 Sep. 2025
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The brand’s giant green owl mascot dances badly, makes obscure pop culture references and pokes fun at the company’s push notifications.—
Leeron Walter,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Investment firms are already advising clients to adjust their portfolios in anticipation of lower interest rates.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
9 Sep. 2025
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Air quality alerts published by the National Weather Service (NWS) spanned large portions of Washington and Idaho on Monday, with officials advising at-risk residents to take steps to avoid potential health impacts.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Notifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notifying. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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