1
as in sees
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 mentions
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 advertisements
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 memorandums
a written communication giving information or directions
received a notice of promotion from the head of the company
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as in criticisms
an essay evaluating or analyzing something
avidly reads the latest theater notices in the paper
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as in warnings
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 notices
Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 7 Feb. 2026
Crockett notices who isn’t there, too.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 3 Feb. 2026
His friend Tanya, excuse me, partner in content creation, notices blood pouring out from his back.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2026
Except Cousins notices the teapot is empty and so is the cup.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 30 Jan. 2026
Crockett notices who isn’t there, too.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
At the same time, Dell notices the popularity of platforms that let people raise money, and the rise of the creator economy, where a person can be rewarded for putting their rawest self on display.
—Literary Hub, 23 Jan. 2026
One character, an undertaker, notices that death seems to have been suspended.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 23 Jan. 2026
Advertisement Zara goes to Lochmill to pick up her things as a final goodbye, and notices the police are there.
—Barry Levitt, Time, 21 Jan. 2026
Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
Water systems lost pressure, triggering boil-water notices for millions.
—Newsroom Meteorologist, Houston Chronicle, 13 Feb. 2026
The column chart shows the total notices, on an annual basis, from 2010 through July 2025.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
The agency began rolling out that withholding in late July 2025, generally after sending overpayment notices and allowing time to respond.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
The exact number of students who’ve received such notices is unclear, but Grant Witness, a project launched to track federal funding disruptions, has compiled 45 examples; 40 of those cases are in the life sciences.
—Jonathan Wosen, STAT, 11 Feb. 2026
Once that happens, the PUCT’s regulatory process will begin, including notices being mailed to landowners who could be directly impacted.
—Lana Ferguson, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
Revelio Labs, a workforce intelligence company, reported a 64% increase in the number of workers who received layoff notices between December 2025 and January.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
According to the notices that appeared in bulletins this week, the town hall meetings will begin soon.
—Dan Horn, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Feb. 2026
Verb
Hart also shared that staying hydrated has been a challenge for her over the years, joking that her husband, musician Mark Wilkerson, notices her dislike for drinking water.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 7 Feb. 2026
Crockett notices who isn’t there, too.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 3 Feb. 2026
His friend Tanya, excuse me, partner in content creation, notices blood pouring out from his back.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2026
Except Cousins notices the teapot is empty and so is the cup.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 30 Jan. 2026
Crockett notices who isn’t there, too.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
At the same time, Dell notices the popularity of platforms that let people raise money, and the rise of the creator economy, where a person can be rewarded for putting their rawest self on display.
—Literary Hub, 23 Jan. 2026
One character, an undertaker, notices that death seems to have been suspended.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 23 Jan. 2026
Advertisement Zara goes to Lochmill to pick up her things as a final goodbye, and notices the police are there.
—Barry Levitt, Time, 21 Jan. 2026
Noun
During last year's record-breaking shutdown, many TSA workers slept in their cars, received eviction notices, lost child care services and sold their blood and plasma as their paychecks were delayed.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
Water systems lost pressure, triggering boil-water notices for millions.
—Newsroom Meteorologist, Houston Chronicle, 13 Feb. 2026
The column chart shows the total notices, on an annual basis, from 2010 through July 2025.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
The agency began rolling out that withholding in late July 2025, generally after sending overpayment notices and allowing time to respond.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
The exact number of students who’ve received such notices is unclear, but Grant Witness, a project launched to track federal funding disruptions, has compiled 45 examples; 40 of those cases are in the life sciences.
—Jonathan Wosen, STAT, 11 Feb. 2026
Once that happens, the PUCT’s regulatory process will begin, including notices being mailed to landowners who could be directly impacted.
—Lana Ferguson, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
Revelio Labs, a workforce intelligence company, reported a 64% increase in the number of workers who received layoff notices between December 2025 and January.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
According to the notices that appeared in bulletins this week, the town hall meetings will begin soon.
—Dan Horn, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for notices
Verb
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There have been no such incidents this year, but there has been plenty of on-court drama that only international team tennis — with home and away ties, and a slot just after a Grand Slam that sees many nations’ top stars resting — can provide.—
James Hansen,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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The fresh tie-up sees the introduction of the new Icon Strap boot, an evolution of the footwear brand’s Icon Low No Lace model.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
9 Feb. 2026
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The website Seyvillas mentions there are several fruit stands as well as a restaurant and toilets nearby.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
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As with the Novartis commercial, neither Spencer nor Vergara mentions that Boehringer Ingelheim’s drug Jardiance is approved to treat patients who score high on that particular test.—
Damian Garde,
STAT,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The remains of a brothel sit opposite the library, and a nearby carving on a paving stone on Curetes Street is believed to be one of the world’s earliest advertisements.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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And, during the game, viewers are more likely to keep their eyes on the advertisements between game play — huge in the era of multiple digital devices.—
Brian Womack,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Sheriff's offices in Laurel, McCracken and Pendleton counties, along with police departments in Hickman, Falmouth and Winchester signed memorandums of agreement with ICE in the first month of the year.—
Keely Doll,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Feb. 2026
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There are dozens of these interview memorandums.—
Stephen Fowler,
NPR,
2 Jan. 2026
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The vote came after some supervisors issued sharp criticisms of County Executive David Crowley's administration for allowing the lapse to occur.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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And the makers of the show heard those criticisms and responded by…fixing the problem?—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Sourcing & Methodology This article was generated by software that analyzes National Weather Service warnings and advisories and creates an article based on templates created by humans.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Oc Register,
11 Feb. 2026
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Civil rights organizations were receiving quiet warnings from legal counsel.—
Adrianne Wright,
Fortune,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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For the first time, Anthropic spent millions of dollars on several satiric Super Bowl spots.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
9 Feb. 2026
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If a camera spots a dog that resembles the missing pet, the pet owner is alerted to a potential match.—
Kelsey Monstrola,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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This new note asked for 1 Bitcoin, equivalent to about $70,000, and cites a legitimate Bitcoin address.—
Carlos Garcia,
Fortune,
11 Feb. 2026
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There are multiple conditions that can lead to overactive bladder, but the National Association for Continence cites diabetes, multiple sclerosis and the nerve damage that comes with these conditions as the main causes.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Notices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notices. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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