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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
Beth Warren, The Tennessean, 15 Aug. 2025
Liam Reilly, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
The technology is aimed at cutting down response times by notifying the crew when someone goes overboard.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
Many of them have received JEEP alerts (Joint Emergency Evacuation Plan) notifying them of their designation and their quickest point of access to the bunker, which is built to withstand a nuclear explosion.
—Jake Kring-Schreifels, Time, 27 Oct. 2025
But the lack of transparency and due process are similar, and there are few to no guarantees of the safety of people whom ICE agents remove, often without identifying themselves, and move around without notifying the family or lawyers of the detained.
—JSTOR Daily, 23 Oct. 2025
Yolo County coroner’s officials were called to the scene and will release the name of the SUV driver after notifying relatives.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Apple’s tool analyzes data from the device’s heart sensor over a 30-day period to see how blood vessels respond to heartbeats, notifying users if signs of chronic hypertension are detected.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 20 Oct. 2025
The company cites operational costs as the reason for the change and is notifying customers via email.
—PC Magazine, 17 Oct. 2025
The agency is expected to begin notifying recipients about their new benefit amount starting in early December.
—Jason Del Rey, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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
Since last Thursday, Disney has run public messages notifying YouTube TV customers of a possible blackout.
—Liam Reilly, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
The technology is aimed at cutting down response times by notifying the crew when someone goes overboard.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
Many of them have received JEEP alerts (Joint Emergency Evacuation Plan) notifying them of their designation and their quickest point of access to the bunker, which is built to withstand a nuclear explosion.
—Jake Kring-Schreifels, Time, 27 Oct. 2025
But the lack of transparency and due process are similar, and there are few to no guarantees of the safety of people whom ICE agents remove, often without identifying themselves, and move around without notifying the family or lawyers of the detained.
—JSTOR Daily, 23 Oct. 2025
Yolo County coroner’s officials were called to the scene and will release the name of the SUV driver after notifying relatives.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Apple’s tool analyzes data from the device’s heart sensor over a 30-day period to see how blood vessels respond to heartbeats, notifying users if signs of chronic hypertension are detected.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 20 Oct. 2025
The company cites operational costs as the reason for the change and is notifying customers via email.
—PC Magazine, 17 Oct. 2025
The agency is expected to begin notifying recipients about their new benefit amount starting in early December.
—Jason Del Rey, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for notifying
Noun
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While wild game roadkill are usually allowed to be picked up and taken home to eat in many parts of the country, some animals accidentally killed by a motor vehicle first require state notification, a license and other steps.—
Stuart Dyos,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
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The changes follow previous Character AI safety measures, such as a notification directing users to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline when suicide or self-harm is mentioned.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Grinys’ teddy-bear demeanor and hulking form provide an interesting juxtaposition informing Rimantas’ internality.—
Courtney Howard,
Variety,
30 Oct. 2025
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Kittle presented a makeshift torch to McCaffrey informing of the nomination for his honoring and supporting of the military.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
29 Oct. 2025
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Along with the Here for the Party re-record, Wilson has been busy advising contestants on CBS’s new musical competition series, The Road.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
4 Nov. 2025
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Eaton is a partner with the San Diego law firm of Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek where his practice focuses on defending and advising employers.—
Dan Eaton,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Notifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notifying. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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