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
In practice, this means noticing the moment that your brain begins replaying an embarrassing scene and deliberately refusing to elaborate on it further.
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
How the Slurpee became an American staple The Slurpee traces its roots back to the 1960s, when businessman Omar Knedlik developed a machine that partially froze soft drinks after noticing customers enjoyed semi-frozen sodas at his Dairy Queen franchise in Kansas.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 13 May 2026
The difference between counting down the minutes and barely noticing the time often comes down to what’s in your carry-on.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2026
Chastain recommends waiting two weeks after noticing yellowing leaves to pull them out of the ground.
—Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 11 May 2026
People may be noticing quakes that seem to fit this pattern and forgetting about the ones that don’t, Cal Poly Pomona said.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 11 May 2026
The two teams represent arguably the two best hockey markets in the United States, places where fans live and breathe the game instead of occasionally noticing it during gaps in the NBA or college football seasons.
—Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 11 May 2026
At the same time, your confidence grows and people are noticing.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026
Satonica credited Burse with reviving Grady’s professional governance, noticing tired nurses and overwhelmed leaders.
—Laura Berrios, AJC.com, 7 May 2026
Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
How the Slurpee became an American staple The Slurpee traces its roots back to the 1960s, when businessman Omar Knedlik developed a machine that partially froze soft drinks after noticing customers enjoyed semi-frozen sodas at his Dairy Queen franchise in Kansas.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 13 May 2026
The difference between counting down the minutes and barely noticing the time often comes down to what’s in your carry-on.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2026
Chastain recommends waiting two weeks after noticing yellowing leaves to pull them out of the ground.
—Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 11 May 2026
People may be noticing quakes that seem to fit this pattern and forgetting about the ones that don’t, Cal Poly Pomona said.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 11 May 2026
The two teams represent arguably the two best hockey markets in the United States, places where fans live and breathe the game instead of occasionally noticing it during gaps in the NBA or college football seasons.
—Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 11 May 2026
At the same time, your confidence grows and people are noticing.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026
Satonica credited Burse with reviving Grady’s professional governance, noticing tired nurses and overwhelmed leaders.
—Laura Berrios, AJC.com, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for noticing
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Andy Mitten recently re-completed ‘the 92’ — that is seeing a game at all the current football grounds in England’s top four tiers.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Trump had expressed optimism to the Washington Examiner about seeing the bill on his desk this week.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
20 May 2026
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Google has announced all these new Android features while barely mentioning Android 17, which is slated to launch in June.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
12 May 2026
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But there’s another cool water feature worth mentioning.—
David Caraccio
May 9,
Sacbee.com,
9 May 2026
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Drones are hard to pinpoint on radar systems calibrated for spotting high-speed missiles and can be mistaken for birds or planes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 May 2026
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Since the 1960s, this trove of demographic data has been instrumental in spotting patterns of discrimination and supporting civil rights investigations in the workplace.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
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The attacks took place near Jiyeh, about 12 miles south of the capital, Lebanon's National News Agency said, without specifying if there were casualties.—
Khaled Wassef,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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In 2024, voters approved Proposition 130, requiring that the state direct $350 million to law enforcement, without specifying where the money should come from.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
1 May 2026
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The head of a fish, cooked and glossy gray, emerges from a latticed crust, regarding the ceiling with an unnerving, dull-eyed serenity.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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Now, if Edwards were to create a narrative regarding relocation, that would be a different story.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
17 May 2026
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Detmers said no mechanical adjustments were needed to get back on track with scoreless innings in the fourth and fifth, with Suzuki noting there might have been a slight dip in velocity that was short-lived.—
Doug Padilla,
Oc Register,
20 May 2026
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While defending their work, WHO officials were careful not to criticize the DRC directly, noting the multiple challenges that have complicated identifying and responding to this epidemic.—
Andrew Joseph,
STAT,
20 May 2026
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By then, Jeffries was eying a run for Congress.—
Jason Zengerle,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Either way, when the team reports for training camp at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe in late July, Rodgers will run out with the starters with the goal of leading the Steelers back to the playoffs while eyeing the franchise’s first postseason victory in a decade.—
Will Graves,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
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There has so far been a reluctance to budge, citing that football has a contractual priority during its season.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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However, some concertgoers said they were frustrated by restrictive views in the floor section, citing the production's tall ramp structures.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
21 May 2026
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“Noticing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noticing. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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