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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
Kansas City Star, 26 Apr. 2026
Broward County Public Schools sent a copy of an email from the principal to parents and staff notifying them of the incident.
—Nikiya Carrero, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
The company began notifying dealers about the issue on April 17, and will mail letters to drivers between April 27 and May 1.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
The trans-Atlantic alliance's founding treaty has no mechanism for suspending or ejecting any of the members, although nations may leave of their own accord one year after notifying the other allies.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
Within Sheinbaum’s security cabinet, there was alarm that the CIA was working directly with state officials without the agency notifying its Mexican counterparts, people familiar with the group’s deliberations said.
—Steve Fisher, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Signs notifying visitors of the option have been posted just inside the security screening areas at the Disneyland resort parking structures and lots, according to WDWNT.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 22 Apr. 2026
On Tuesday, the company began notifying customers about the demise of an open-source software framework, gRPC, integrated into Starlink hardware.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 22 Apr. 2026
Reports indicate that Sony has already started notifying players.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 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
According to Simpkins, the attorney for the BOE, the department will immediately implement several changes in response to the results of the audit — including clarifying the process for an appeal and notifying taxpayers of their rights and deadlines in a timely manner.
—Kansas City Star, 26 Apr. 2026
Broward County Public Schools sent a copy of an email from the principal to parents and staff notifying them of the incident.
—Nikiya Carrero, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
The company began notifying dealers about the issue on April 17, and will mail letters to drivers between April 27 and May 1.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
The trans-Atlantic alliance's founding treaty has no mechanism for suspending or ejecting any of the members, although nations may leave of their own accord one year after notifying the other allies.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
Within Sheinbaum’s security cabinet, there was alarm that the CIA was working directly with state officials without the agency notifying its Mexican counterparts, people familiar with the group’s deliberations said.
—Steve Fisher, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Signs notifying visitors of the option have been posted just inside the security screening areas at the Disneyland resort parking structures and lots, according to WDWNT.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 22 Apr. 2026
On Tuesday, the company began notifying customers about the demise of an open-source software framework, gRPC, integrated into Starlink hardware.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 22 Apr. 2026
Reports indicate that Sony has already started notifying players.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for notifying
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That includes limits on addictive features like endless scroll and autoplay for younger users, clear time-use notifications, and the ability for parents and teens to set usage boundaries.—
Linh Tat,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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Once the emergency button is pressed, a notification is sent to the Tijuana Control and Command Center, and assistance is provided via chat.—
Alexandra Mendoza,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 May 2026
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The passenger responded to an email from the ship’s operator informing passengers of the health event and checked himself in at a hospital.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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In addition to informing policymakers and expanding research resources to find out more about the genesis of these events, scientists say more public awareness that these events are even happening is key.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
6 May 2026
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More recently, the firm built a notable business in women’s sports, advising on multiple rounds of NWSL expansion.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Variety,
5 May 2026
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After 60 years as CEO of the conglomerate that owns everything from Dairy Queen to insurer Geico, Warren Buffett handed over the reins to Abel but is advising him and still serving as chairman.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
4 May 2026
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“Notifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notifying. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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