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
Ali Rampling,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
When a bundle feels forced or packed with irrelevant items, consumers notice immediately and walk away.
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Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
ABC News,
3 July 2026
The union would have to give a 10-day notice before a strike can begin.
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Wcco Staff,
CBS News,
2 July 2026
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Verb
Any pub wishing to stay open for these hours must have applied for a temporary event notice at least five working days in advance, meaning that those which had not submitted such an applicated by Friday, June 26, are now no longer able to apply.
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Ali Rampling,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
When a bundle feels forced or packed with irrelevant items, consumers notice immediately and walk away.
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Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Noun
The Interpol notice says the suspect has a tattoo, possibly of a snake, on her right arm from the shoulder to the elbow.
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ABC News,
3 July 2026
The union would have to give a 10-day notice before a strike can begin.
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Wcco Staff,
CBS News,
2 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for notice
Verb
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As adult influencers dominate online fashion culture, and tweens and teens see the same content as adults, there are fewer spaces for young people to develop styles of their own.
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Messi was trying to get a ball away from an Algerian player when he was seen digging his cleat into the back of the player’s calf.
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The department’s limited release of materials prompted outcry and lawsuits from people saying the department was acting to protect rich and powerful people mentioned in the files.
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There are a couple of biological facts that should be mentioned.
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The announcement noted that the DMV is already using Claude to improve customer service and reduce wait times.
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But the official announcement of the Antetokounmpo trade was the big story Monday.
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In June 2024, Kelce and Swift were at the center of worldwide attention, even though their relationship wasn’t even a year old.
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The retro ensemble caught the attention of fans and press everywhere.
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Lotte Shopping revealed in a corporate filing on Wednesday that the memorandum of understanding signed with Megabox parent company Contentree JoongAng to merge the two chains was terminated on June 30.
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Lotte Shopping, the retail conglomerate that controls Lotte Cinema operator Lotte Cultureworks, disclosed in a regulatory filing that its memorandum of understanding with Megabox parent Contentree JoongAng was terminated on June 30.
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The legislation faced sharp criticism at home and abroad, and thousands of Slovaks repeatedly took to the streets to protest the law.
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Asked about the greenwashing criticism, a Council spokesperson said companies active in the fossil fuel sector can still contribute to the transition, for example by developing low-carbon fuels or building electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
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An evacuation warning was issued for the area of Paradise Ranch, between Templin Highway and the Pyramid Lake area, according to Los Angeles County fire officials.
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Burgin initially took the test in November after moving to California from Minnesota and then received the DMV warning letter in June.
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They had been spotted in nearby trees but didn’t immediately return to the nest.
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Rodríguez Castro made at least 23 private trips aboard a private jet to Panama between 2024 and late 2025, where he was spotted luxury-shopping.
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“Notice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notice. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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