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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2
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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3
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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4
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
Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
One of the websites tracking private planes noticed McIlroy’s plane had gone to Augusta on the way home from Houston.
—Doug Ferguson, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
Brooke Migdon, The Hill, 8 Apr. 2025
The court said that the accused have to be given notice and reasonable time to try and convince a judge that they shouldn’t be deported.
—Alanna Durkin Richer, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Filing electronically is usually the fastest way for taxpayers to receive their refunds, as the system flags common errors that taxpayers may otherwise not notice.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
One of the websites tracking private planes noticed McIlroy’s plane had gone to Augusta on the way home from Houston.
—Doug Ferguson, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
Noun
The notice from the Justice Department, a copy of which was obtained by The Hill, does not mention transgender inmates.
—Brooke Migdon, The Hill, 8 Apr. 2025
The court said that the accused have to be given notice and reasonable time to try and convince a judge that they shouldn’t be deported.
—Alanna Durkin Richer, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for notice
Verb
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Comments James Cameron has unveiled the first official footage from Avatar: Fire and Ash, though the general public may have to wait a little longer to see it.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Columbia University was the first college to see its funding slashed – by $400 million – as part of the president’s threats to cut federal money to colleges accused of tolerating antisemitism amid the Israel-Hamas war that began in October 2023.—
Samantha Waldenberg, Carma Hassan and Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Illini gymnast Sam Phillips, a two-time All-American who transferred from the University of Nebraska last year, said NIL rules were mentioned at a meeting for new U of I athletes.—
Stacy St. Clair,
ProPublica,
4 Apr. 2025
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The term is mentioned 63 times in the defense team’s motion.—
Charles Rabin,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The tariff announcement was not a surprise, but its magnitude was.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2025
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Media coverage of Wall Street on Monday morning focused on the quick drop in major indexes, following last week’s bruising losses due to Donald Trump‘s tariff announcements.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The story quickly gained attention, including from former NFL star Antonio Brown.—
Heather Hunter,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Apr. 2025
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Amid dizzying changes caused by a warming climate and global attention, Greenlanders don’t want to have to choose between embracing the future and honoring their heritage.—
Erin Mendell,
New York Times,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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But Tyler’s only responsibilities were to create the system, implement it and support it, the vendor said in its memorandum.—
Ryan Oehrli,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2025
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In 2022, Washington and Amman signed a memorandum of understanding that promised $1.45 billion in U.S. aid to the kingdom over seven years.—
Curtis R. Ryan,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The emotional stories linked with characters portrayed as cold-blooded killers trained by terrorists have left the film amid wide criticism over its intentions.—
Sweta Kaushal,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Many of the artists now topping the charts have come under fierce criticism because their lyrics often paint cartel leaders as Robin Hood-esque figures.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Meanwhile, water rescues were underway in flooded parts of Nashville, Tennessee, where the rain could persist for days after an unnerving night of tornado warnings that drained the batteries of some sirens across the city, the fire department said.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2025
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After Trump's announcement on Wednesday, some Wall Street firms voiced warnings about a possible recession.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The two were most recently spotted together at Los Angeles’ Birds Street Cafe on Sunday (Mar. 23).—
Marc Griffin,
VIBE.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Raducanu spotted him and approached the umpire in tears during the second game, retreating behind the official’s chair.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Notice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notice. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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