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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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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as in criticism
an essay evaluating or analyzing something
avidly reads the latest theater notices in the paper
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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
Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2026
It is encouraged for you, as a creator, to have a niche that is easily detectable and easily noticed, so that companies are able to pick you up.
—Janice Gassam Asare, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
CBS News, 18 May 2026
The Kampala cases also illustrate how quickly cross-border transmission can escape notice.
—Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
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Verb
Lindstrom, only 5 at the time, noticed the way other passengers treated him and his grandpa differently.
—Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2026
It is encouraged for you, as a creator, to have a niche that is easily detectable and easily noticed, so that companies are able to pick you up.
—Janice Gassam Asare, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
Noun
Cohutta Police Department vehicles CBS News Atlanta Town attorney Bryan Rayburn later told the council the firings did not follow the town charter, which requires 30 days' notice before employees can be suspended or removed.
—CBS News, 18 May 2026
The Kampala cases also illustrate how quickly cross-border transmission can escape notice.
—Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for notice
Verb
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Fox joined a Spurs team that had Paul start all 82 games last season, watched the Spurs replace Paul with second-overall draft pick Dylan Harper and then saw Stephon Castle build on his Rookie of the Year campaign by leading San Antonio in touches and assists.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Some saw the chance to steer Cuba to a model like Vietnam, where communist rule coexisted with a thriving economy.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
21 May 2026
Verb
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For the next five years, Musk rarely mentioned OpenAI in public.—
Ashley Capoot,Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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The January 6, 2021 attack on the US Capitol is mentioned, as is the administration’s response to the 2020 protests that followed the murder by police of George Floyd.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
18 May 2026
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More than half of travelers who experienced a significant disruption (defined as a delay of two-plus hours or a cancellation) said they were not proactively notified, and instead found out from a gate agent, an airport announcement, or by checking the airline app on their own.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
19 May 2026
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The hotel’s announcement said additional upgrades tied to energy efficiency, water conservation and responsible sourcing are planned as part of the broader renovation project.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
19 May 2026
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Rather than focusing on the White House setting itself, White said his attention quickly turned toward how bugs could affect lighting, camera shots and the overall broadcast presentation during a live pay-per-view event.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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At full time, he was pushed forward by Will Hughes and Maxence Lacroix to take in the appreciation of the supporters, looking almost sheepish at the attention.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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In March 2024, law enforcement received a tip that Rutherford had sold 235 rare coins at a Liberty jewelry store, according to the sentencing memorandum.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
14 May 2026
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Balzano said the new suppression system was already under construction when the lawsuit was filed and stemmed from a memorandum of understanding signed in August 2025 with the city of Camden.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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The most contentious and controversial being some very pointed criticisms of Ole Miss, his former school.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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At the same time, some of the party’s campaign committees in Washington quietly provide logistical support in some cases, while avoiding public criticism of the independent candidates even in some races where there is a Democratic nominee.—
Steve Peoples,
Fortune,
15 May 2026
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Evacuation orders and warnings have been issued in the area.—
Paris Barraza,
USA Today,
19 May 2026
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The warning was active for Eastern Sierra Slopes of Inyo County, White Mountains of Inyo County, Death Valley, Owens Valley South and Owens Valley North.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
18 May 2026
Verb
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In other offensive line news, Michael Jerrell was working at first-team right tackle Tuesday, with Jawaan Taylor and Storm Norton not spotted on the field at the time.—
Josh Kendall,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Bacha spotted a leg and began to clear the rubble around it, revealing the body of a small girl.—
Rania Abouzeid,
New Yorker,
21 May 2026
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“Notice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notice. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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