1
as in to see
to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes
did you notice what she was wearing?
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2
as in to mention
to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically
briefly noticed in his lecture the author's first published work
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as in announcement
a published statement informing the public of a matter of general interest
a public safety notice regarding the need for a smoke detector in the home
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as in attention
a state of being aware
this malicious e-mail will be brought to the notice of the department head
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3
as in memorandum
a written communication giving information or directions
received a notice of promotion from the head of the company
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4
as in criticism
an essay evaluating or analyzing something
avidly reads the latest theater notices in the paper
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5
as in warning
the act or an instance of telling beforehand of danger or risk
in the event of a terrorist threat, the building will be evacuated with little notice beforehand
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Recent Examples of notice
Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 June 2025
Detectives identified the group in 2024 after noticing a pattern among burglaries, according to court documents.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 7 June 2025
Sarah Lynch Baldwin, CBS News, 6 June 2025
Read More | Hobbyist studying old map notices odd mark that leads to medieval find in Sweden
In Derome, Sweden, a hobby archaeologist discovered the remains of a medieval monastery using an 18th-century map and modern technology.
—Miami Herald, 6 June 2025
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Verb
An officer tried to pull a motorcycle over about 4 p.m. after noticing that the Harley-Davidson didn’t have a license plate.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 June 2025
Detectives identified the group in 2024 after noticing a pattern among burglaries, according to court documents.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 7 June 2025
Noun
The region and surrounding areas are closed until at least June 18 or further notice, the sheriff's office said.
—Sarah Lynch Baldwin, CBS News, 6 June 2025
Read More | Hobbyist studying old map notices odd mark that leads to medieval find in Sweden
In Derome, Sweden, a hobby archaeologist discovered the remains of a medieval monastery using an 18th-century map and modern technology.
—Miami Herald, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for notice
Verb
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By June 2023, the pair were spotted enjoying several outings in New York City, and the following month, they were seen holding hands outside of Giorgio Baldi in Santa Monica, Calif., and kissing at Crossroads, a restaurant in West Hollywood.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
14 June 2025
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And while each panel covered a different domain, a clear through line emerged: women deserve personalized, proactive care that sees and serves them fully—brain, body and beyond.—
Emily Cegielski,
Flow Space,
14 June 2025
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The shooting was only briefly mentioned during Saturday’s ‘No Kings’ rally on the west steps of the Capitol, where thousands gathered to protest federal government overreach and aggressive immigration enforcement.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
15 June 2025
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As Fowler mentioned, the Colts could have one of the more interesting QB battles in the NFL during training camp.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
Noun
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The announcement, though abrupt, was not altogether surprising: City leaders have fretted the loss of Blue Diamond since the 1990s, and the cooperative has been steadily cutting costs in recent years.—
Annika Merrilees,
Sacbee.com,
7 June 2025
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Kibler and his wife celebrated the February 24 announcement as an exciting turning point in his career.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
6 June 2025
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The group said that in order to pull attention away from the display of military grandeur, No Kings would specifically not demonstrate in Washington on Saturday, and instead host their largest demonstration in Philadelphia - the city known as the birthplace of America.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
14 June 2025
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That’s despite its generous 7.9% dividend, which should be getting more attention.—
Michael Foster,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
Noun
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In a sentencing memorandum, his attorney wrote that he’s taken responsibility and apologized.—
Sara Schilling,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2025
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Russia has been launching a record number of drones and missiles in recent days, despite both sides trading memoranda at direct peace talks in Istanbul on June 2 that set out conditions for a potential ceasefire.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 June 2025
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When the new Tesla Model 3 came out at the end of 2023 (which the company claims isn’t called Highland despite everyone else calling it that), its lack of an indicator stalk (like the Model S Plaid) garnered criticism.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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The decision comes after months of criticism for punishing a woman fencer who refused to fence a trans opponent, which included scrutiny from federal lawmakers at a congressional hearing in early May.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2025
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The slugger scorched a fastball that looked to go over the right-field wall, but Josh Lowe was there to catch the ball on the warning track.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2025
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The warning was issued Friday at 4:32 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Friday at 4:34 p.m.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2025
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The over-all effect is like watching a movie that’s supposed to be set in the nineties and spotting a Tesla in the background.—
Tyler Foggatt,
New Yorker,
8 June 2025
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The singer was spotted out in New York yesterday (June 7) prior to her performance at the Governor’s Ball.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
8 June 2025
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“Notice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notice. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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