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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
Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
However, in the immediate aftermath of a spouse’s death, priorities should be limited to the essentials, Cox said — such as ensuring access to cash, notifying institutions, paying ongoing bills and claiming benefits (from, say, life insurance).
—Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 14 Mar. 2026
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
Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 22 June 2026
Likewise, the legal process of notifying the defendant can be especially burdensome.
—Donovan McCarty, The Conversation, 22 June 2026
Police say the driver's identity may be released by the Arapahoe County Coroner's Office after notifying the driver's next of kin.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 21 June 2026
More than 730 Blue Shield of California Medicare customers mistakenly received this week letters postmarked June 11 notifying them that their healthcare coverage had ended June 11, according to a Blue Shield customer service representative.
—Velvet Wu
june 19, Sacbee.com, 19 June 2026
The department will respond to first time complaints by notifying an owner by mail.
—Eva Flowe
june 18, Charlotte Observer, 18 June 2026
Soon after, in March, the super and other landlord representatives began knocking on doors in the building, asking tenants to sign a form notifying them of the upcoming J-51 expiration.
—Olivia Bensimon, Curbed, 17 June 2026
Owners of cars impacted by the recalls listed above will also receive a letter notifying them of the issue, which should be mailed by July 6, according to the NHTSA.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 16 June 2026
The Missouri State Highway Patrol was still notifying relatives of the victims, Alford said.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 14 June 2026
Noun
But at Disneyland on Friday, vacationers in matching T-shirts, toddlers in princess dresses and mouse-eared parents pushing strollers made their way through security checkpoints giving little attention to signs posted nearby notifying guests of the theme park’s new facial recognition policy.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
However, in the immediate aftermath of a spouse’s death, priorities should be limited to the essentials, Cox said — such as ensuring access to cash, notifying institutions, paying ongoing bills and claiming benefits (from, say, life insurance).
—Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 14 Mar. 2026
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
Hogshead continued to press her effort, sending letters to four additional volleyball organizations and more than 100 clubs notifying them of those developments.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 22 June 2026
Likewise, the legal process of notifying the defendant can be especially burdensome.
—Donovan McCarty, The Conversation, 22 June 2026
Police say the driver's identity may be released by the Arapahoe County Coroner's Office after notifying the driver's next of kin.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 21 June 2026
More than 730 Blue Shield of California Medicare customers mistakenly received this week letters postmarked June 11 notifying them that their healthcare coverage had ended June 11, according to a Blue Shield customer service representative.
—Velvet Wu
june 19, Sacbee.com, 19 June 2026
The department will respond to first time complaints by notifying an owner by mail.
—Eva Flowe
june 18, Charlotte Observer, 18 June 2026
Soon after, in March, the super and other landlord representatives began knocking on doors in the building, asking tenants to sign a form notifying them of the upcoming J-51 expiration.
—Olivia Bensimon, Curbed, 17 June 2026
Owners of cars impacted by the recalls listed above will also receive a letter notifying them of the issue, which should be mailed by July 6, according to the NHTSA.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 16 June 2026
The Missouri State Highway Patrol was still notifying relatives of the victims, Alford said.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 14 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for notifying
Noun
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Information is available in five languages and pushed out through maps, text feeds, and push notifications that can sound even when phones are silenced.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 June 2026
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Deputies said that his identity would not be released pending notification of next of kin and their ongoing investigation.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
Verb
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Kochs also lauded that the residency signals a shift in guest behavior that is informing how Claridge’s — and parent group Maybourne — think about wellness as a business.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
17 June 2026
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The Greenlandic government scrambled to reassure locals, informing them that Danish and other European troops would now be a permanent fixture on the island.—
Ben Taub,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
Verb
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The state agency is advising one right lane is still closed.—
Caroline Silva,
AJC.com,
16 June 2026
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From June 6 to Monday, Newport Beach lifeguards conducted 12,104 preventive actions — such as advising people to avoid certain activities and moving them out of hazardous situations — and 516 rescues, according to Adam Yacenda, lifeguard battalion chief for the city’s Fire Department.—
Summer Lin,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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“Notifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notifying. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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