notifying 1 of 2

notifying

2 of 2

verb

present participle of notify

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of notifying
Noun
The officers initiated a pursuit, notifying dispatch and other officers, police said. — Christina Hall, Freep.com, 26 Aug. 2026 Police in Medellin, Colombia, arrested Hernandez in July 2025 after learning Interpol issued a Red Notice, an international alert notifying law enforcement to hold a wanted fugitive. — Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026 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
It’s also sparked criticism, with some worried that strangers are capitalizing on gravesites without notifying descendants and risking damaging the sites. — Kimberlee Kruesi, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026 If a tree appears diseased, unstable or at risk of falling, consider documenting the problem and notifying the owner in writing. — Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026 The president is only able to waive the ban after reaching a peace agreement in Ukraine and notifying lawmakers. — Washington Post, 22 Oct. 2026 The judgment also found that Facebook committed to notifying users when an app misused their data and deliberately didn’t. — Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026 The Afghan couple raised her for 18 months, but during that time the Masts also obtained a final adoption order from a Virginia court without notifying them. — Arkansas Online, 20 Oct. 2026 The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) has begun notifying victims impacted by a recent data breach of driver’s license and motor vehicle data, but not everyone whose information was stolen will receive an alert. — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 19 Oct. 2026 On Wednesday, Serhii Beskrestnov, an advisor to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on defense technology, said SpaceX had implemented a speed limit on Starlink terminals in motion, without notifying the country's defense forces. — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026 City marine safety personnel were expected to continue monitoring the situation after posting warning signs on the beach and notifying beachgoers. — Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for notifying
Noun
  • Research participants from earlier decades have no right to follow-up notification.
    — Miranda Pappas, STAT, 22 Oct. 2026
  • So states have been scrambling since the notifications began going out Tuesday to figure out where the DOJ plans to be.
    — Miles Parks, NPR, 22 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The mass sampling and real-time information gathering on prediction markets can extend their utility to informing business decisions, according to Zitzewitz.
    — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Intarsia cashmere, combinations of leather and chiffon, and silk knitwear are areas of interest, with softness and lightness informing the broader wardrobe.
    — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Indeed, whether evaluating political rivals or advising on executive decisions, Abigail proved essential to John’s success, securing her legacy as a true Founding Mother.
    — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 20 Oct. 2026
  • However, travelers could still face disruptions on the ground, with the embassy advising Americans to check for Metro station closures and other transportation interruptions before heading out.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Notifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notifying. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster