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
Upon noticing a doorbell camera, the subject calmly seeks foliage from Guthrie’s porch area to try and obscure the lens.
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Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 10 Feb. 2026
Video footage shows the person approaching the front door, noticing the camera and trying to cover the lens with their hand.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
Those with diabetes or nerve damage are especially at risk of not noticing the symptoms.
—Christina Fan, CBS News, 9 Feb. 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, 8 Feb. 2026
One-bedroom apartments at 60% of the area median income are where the city is noticing the highest vacancies, Reyer-Morely said.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 6 Feb. 2026
The nurse checked all your bells and whistles and plugged notes into your chart before noticing that the tape holding your breathing machine in place needed adjusting.
—Jasmin 'iolani Hakes, Literary Hub, 5 Feb. 2026
Balancing weight loss with bone health Helpful strategies to prevent weight regain related to diet include building meals around lean protein and noticing where calories might be creeping in, such as snacks, sugary drinks and alcohol.
—Amy J. Sheer, The Conversation, 5 Feb. 2026
Earlier that morning, JonBenét's mother Patsy called police after noticing JonBenét was missing.
—Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026
Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 10 Feb. 2026
Video footage shows the person approaching the front door, noticing the camera and trying to cover the lens with their hand.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
Those with diabetes or nerve damage are especially at risk of not noticing the symptoms.
—Christina Fan, CBS News, 9 Feb. 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, 8 Feb. 2026
One-bedroom apartments at 60% of the area median income are where the city is noticing the highest vacancies, Reyer-Morely said.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 6 Feb. 2026
The nurse checked all your bells and whistles and plugged notes into your chart before noticing that the tape holding your breathing machine in place needed adjusting.
—Jasmin 'iolani Hakes, Literary Hub, 5 Feb. 2026
Balancing weight loss with bone health Helpful strategies to prevent weight regain related to diet include building meals around lean protein and noticing where calories might be creeping in, such as snacks, sugary drinks and alcohol.
—Amy J. Sheer, The Conversation, 5 Feb. 2026
Earlier that morning, JonBenét's mother Patsy called police after noticing JonBenét was missing.
—Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for noticing
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Later on Monday, Croft recalled seeing a large tent standing in the middle of the roadway while numerous law enforcement officers investigated the scene.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
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The second citation refers to Christ’s reaction to seeing the tomb of Lazarus.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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While many praised his remarks for uplifting of immigrant communities at a time when they are increasingly being targeted by the federal government, others felt the musician had overlooked the history and experiences of Native Americans and Black Americans by not mentioning them.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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Of course, no roast of Newsom would be complete without mentioning his pandemic setbacks, including the French Laundry scandal and the recall election.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
4 Feb. 2026
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Garlic is a kitchen staple for many, but spotting a green sprout poking out of a clove can raise questions about food safety.—
Caitlin Beale,
Health,
11 Feb. 2026
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After spotting a mail truck and carrier, McBee jumped out of the Toyota and demanded the carrier’s keys.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Entire chapters specifying how nuclear material should be secured and what sorts of physical barriers should be built to protect it have been reduced to bullet points.—
Geoff Brumfiel,
NPR,
28 Jan. 2026
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Include your name, phone number and email address specifying February Writing Workshop.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Jan. 2026
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This greatly improved the meetings that both boards have regarding our budget discussions and has lead to a better understanding between the two bodies.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Feb. 2026
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The White House and Vance’s office have discouraged speculation regarding why Vance did not go to Munich.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Feb. 2026
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Already, one in six families are in arrears, Wolfe said, noting the association’s preliminary review shows that household utility debt climbed to roughly $25 billion at the end of last year, up from about $23 billion the prior year.—
Tami Luhby,
CNN Money,
12 Feb. 2026
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But the document also expresses uncertainty about whether the potential defects constitute a crime, noting that elections in Fulton County have already been the subject of multiple reviews.—
Kate Brumback,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Building a car factory the US could take several years, but leading experts agree that most Chinese carmakers are already eyeing the US market.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
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Tan is also eyeing other high-growth markets in Asia, like Vietnam and Greater China.—
Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
14 Feb. 2026
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Essential goods strain meager household budgets, with consumers paying around 363 Pakistani rupees for a dozen eggs or 2,186 Pakistan rupees for a kilogram of wheat flour, according to economic data firm CEIC Data, citing 2025 figures from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics.—
Sana Noor Haq,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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Goldman Sachs has initiated research coverage of the miner Energy Fuels with a buy rating, citing the company's exposure to two big themes in the energy industry — uranium and rare earths.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Noticing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noticing. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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