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
Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 9 Oct. 2025
Employees in Anaheim, similarly, received text messages notifying them of the closure, according to a local news report.
—Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2025
The app includes safety features, such as notifying school staff if a student mentions self-harm or violence.
—Krista Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 8 Oct. 2025
On June 16, Krispy Kreme began notifying over 160,000 people affected by a November data breach.
—Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2025
Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed October 24, 2025.
—Sandy Mazza, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Oct. 2025
With no agreement in place, the government will soon begin the arduous process of winding down operations, sending furlough notices, and notifying contractors.
—Nik Popli, Time, 1 Oct. 2025
International airport without properly notifying Haitian authorities, sources told the Miami Herald.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2025
The Marion County Coroner's Office is expected to release the names of the deceased after notifying their families.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 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
Four weeks after sending the letter notifying SAE of the investigation, KU issued the sanctions against the fraternity.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 9 Oct. 2025
Employees in Anaheim, similarly, received text messages notifying them of the closure, according to a local news report.
—Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2025
The app includes safety features, such as notifying school staff if a student mentions self-harm or violence.
—Krista Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 8 Oct. 2025
On June 16, Krispy Kreme began notifying over 160,000 people affected by a November data breach.
—Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2025
Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed October 24, 2025.
—Sandy Mazza, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Oct. 2025
With no agreement in place, the government will soon begin the arduous process of winding down operations, sending furlough notices, and notifying contractors.
—Nik Popli, Time, 1 Oct. 2025
International airport without properly notifying Haitian authorities, sources told the Miami Herald.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2025
The Marion County Coroner's Office is expected to release the names of the deceased after notifying their families.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for notifying
Verb
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But after winning just six games the next two seasons, AD Mike Garrett left a message on the coach’s answering machine informing him he was fired.—
Stewart Mandel,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Stewart opened by informing the audience that there have been six mass shootings in the past 24 hours.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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According to the September notification, container transportation fees have risen the most.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
15 Oct. 2025
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The justices declined to hear an appeal from a group of Colorado parents seeking to sue their public school district over a policy that allegedly allows children to pursue gender transitions, and be supported by school staff, without any parental notification.—
Devin Dwyer,
ABC News,
14 Oct. 2025
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The transaction was concluded in August, with HSBC Bank and HDFC Bank advising on it, according to the people close to the deal.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
14 Oct. 2025
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McGawley adds, advising that the least successful way to pass along money and assets is to wait until children reach an age milepost such as 30 and then hand over a substantial income without any scaffolding.—
Christina Binkley,
Robb Report,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Notifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notifying. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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