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
Nik Popli, Time, 1 Oct. 2025
The Sacramento County Coroner’s Office will release the individual’s identity after notifying next of kin.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 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
Michigan doesn’t have a statewide protocol for notifying residents when fluoridation stops.
—Anna Clark, ProPublica, 18 Sep. 2025
Pre-approve thresholds for isolating assets, notifying regulators, or switching comms modes.
—Tony Bradley, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Rainey, the People Not Politicians spokesperson, said the group would initiate the referendum process Friday by notifying the Secretary of State’s office of its intent to collect signatures.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 12 Sep. 2025
As part of their sentencing, Oregon Public Broadcasting reported the parents will be required to regularly take their children to a pediatrician and maintain health insurance, while also notifying their probation officer anytime one of their children become sick or injured.
—Sean Neumann, PEOPLE, 9 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
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
The Sacramento County Coroner’s Office will release the individual’s identity after notifying next of kin.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 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
Michigan doesn’t have a statewide protocol for notifying residents when fluoridation stops.
—Anna Clark, ProPublica, 18 Sep. 2025
Pre-approve thresholds for isolating assets, notifying regulators, or switching comms modes.
—Tony Bradley, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Rainey, the People Not Politicians spokesperson, said the group would initiate the referendum process Friday by notifying the Secretary of State’s office of its intent to collect signatures.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 12 Sep. 2025
As part of their sentencing, Oregon Public Broadcasting reported the parents will be required to regularly take their children to a pediatrician and maintain health insurance, while also notifying their probation officer anytime one of their children become sick or injured.
—Sean Neumann, PEOPLE, 9 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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The information, based on a coroner’s hearing, was carried in the headline and body of the story, which was sent out as a push notification to users.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
1 Oct. 2025
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The incident also triggered emergency notifications across the campus community.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Johnson praised the president’s campaign advising Salvadorans on how to stay healthy during COVID-19.—
T. Christian Miller,
ProPublica,
30 Sep. 2025
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Goldman will receive huge fees for advising EA in the take-private deal — a boon to its investment banking revenue.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Notifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notifying. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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