1
as in seeing
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 mentioning
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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Recent Examples of noticing
That matters because adults wait an average of nine years after first noticing hearing loss before treating it.
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Allison Palmer
july 2,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 July 2026
Research has increasingly pointed to app designs built for engagement and addiction rather than actual matchmaking, and users are noticing.
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Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
2 July 2026
But the shift underneath the show is the part worth noticing.
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Robert J. Szczerba,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Finance chiefs are becoming increasingly central to corporate strategy, and boards are noticing.
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Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
30 June 2026
But in late February, when the United States and Israel entered the war with Iran, the Blue Square Alliance began noticing new trends in their data.
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Jackie Hajdenberg,
Sun Sentinel,
29 June 2026
By midsummer, many homeowners begin noticing plants popping up where their lawns have thinned.
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Markis Hill,
Kansas City Star,
28 June 2026
The Property Brothers star, 48, got candid about previously letting his work bleed too much into his home life, to the point where his 4-year-old son, Parker, started noticing.
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Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
27 June 2026
The mayor said New Yorkers aren't the only ones noticing those changes.
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Ivan Pereira,
ABC News,
27 June 2026
Allison Palmer
july 2,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 July 2026
Research has increasingly pointed to app designs built for engagement and addiction rather than actual matchmaking, and users are noticing.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
2 July 2026
But the shift underneath the show is the part worth noticing.
—
Robert J. Szczerba,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Finance chiefs are becoming increasingly central to corporate strategy, and boards are noticing.
—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
30 June 2026
But in late February, when the United States and Israel entered the war with Iran, the Blue Square Alliance began noticing new trends in their data.
—
Jackie Hajdenberg,
Sun Sentinel,
29 June 2026
By midsummer, many homeowners begin noticing plants popping up where their lawns have thinned.
—
Markis Hill,
Kansas City Star,
28 June 2026
The Property Brothers star, 48, got candid about previously letting his work bleed too much into his home life, to the point where his 4-year-old son, Parker, started noticing.
—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
27 June 2026
The mayor said New Yorkers aren't the only ones noticing those changes.
—
Ivan Pereira,
ABC News,
27 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for noticing
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True, nothing so grand as a massive dragon and naval battle took place, but seeing Rhaenyra start to change into someone almost unrecognizable from her younger, more innocent self was compelling in a deeper way.
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Hernandez, 29, a contractor based in Franklin, about 20 miles south of Nashville, undertook the $380 project with furniture from HomeGoods after seeing his pet spend most of her life tucked away in a little corner.
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This is without even mentioning Désiré Doué and Rayan Cherki, both of whom would start for essentially any other nation at the 2026 World Cup.
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Trump is increasingly talking about his projects, mentioning at least one 79% of the days in June, according to an analysis from The Washington Post.
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FireSat will help incident commanders get better information more quickly, and, unlike fire-spotting aircraft, the satellites can linger over a fire for days or weeks and aren’t hampered by high winds or smoke.
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Tuxedo cats have a black and white patterned coat, which is caused by a piebald or white-spotting gene.
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However, Polestar will continue supporting US drivers of its EVs without specifying for how long.
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On June 11, the Pima County Sheriff’s Department released a statement specifying that Mexican authorities had not contacted them about the tip or the search efforts, but saying the investigation was still ongoing.
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The local health department is responsible for the initial investigation of consumer complaints regarding foods served or sold at retail food facilities, according to the California Department of Public Health.
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Mora’s attorneys say Giumarra has not provided documents regarding its license to the nectarine variety.
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The Forest Service reports the herd’s origins are unknown, noting it may be linked to mustang drives between Owens Valley and Nevada.
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Rummo agrees, noting that the pasta's texture and structure are what set it apart.
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Research shows that 71% of leaders are under severe stress, with 40% eyeing the exit.
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Now, more and more Americans are eyeing up new lives south of the equator.
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The lawsuit alleges Yuba Water Agency’s lawyers prematurely blamed the company, citing a June 4 letter from the agency’s counsel.
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Jevremovic sued him for defamation in December but a judge threw out the case, citing that it hadn’t been filed in the correct jurisdiction.
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“Noticing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noticing. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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