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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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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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
Darren Orf, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Mar. 2025
Only ten minutes later, museum personnel noticed the portrait of a woman in a gas mask, and removed it.
—The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 18 Mar. 2025
James Powel, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2025
Many of the layoff notices are eventually rescinded after school districts review their credentials, retirement notices and enrollment numbers, but the pink slips have been found to reduce teacher recruitment and retention.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
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Verb
This is the retreating Barry Arm glacier, and this disaster-in-progress was first spotted in 2019 by an artist kayaking in the fjord who noticed odd fractures on a cliff looming above the water.
—Darren Orf, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Mar. 2025
Only ten minutes later, museum personnel noticed the portrait of a woman in a gas mask, and removed it.
—The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 18 Mar. 2025
Noun
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued multiple recalls last week, including notices for over 90,000 General Motors vehicles.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2025
Many of the layoff notices are eventually rescinded after school districts review their credentials, retirement notices and enrollment numbers, but the pink slips have been found to reduce teacher recruitment and retention.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for notice
Verb
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Houston, which used just three reserves the majority of the night before emptying its bench in the final minutes, saw its bench total 25.—
Jason Beede,
Orlando Sentinel,
11 Mar. 2025
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Seattle saw some of Darnold’s best work up close in Minnesota’s Week 16 win at Lumen Field.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
The Athletic,
11 Mar. 2025
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That's not to mention Monday's stock market plunge, which saw the Dow Jones Industrial Average drop about 2% — more than erasing the gains since President Trump's inauguration.—
Scott Neuman,
NPR,
11 Mar. 2025
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This isn't the first time the public has become aware of C4, as the project was mentioned to be in development – alongside Project M0 – when it was reported that ZA/UM laid off staff and cancelled a Disco Elysium expansion in 2024.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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The minority leader's announcement amounted to a major break from House Democrats who voted nearly unanimously against the GOP funding bill earlier this week.—
Isabella Murray,
ABC News,
14 Mar. 2025
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Show Reportedly in Talks for Season 4 Until this announcement, the future of Emmy-winning series had been up in the air — with many of the show's key players unsure if the show would even be returning for another season.—
Stephanie Wenger,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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The Red Storm, an afterthought for so long, are now receiving attention in New York City and beyond.—
Tim Casey,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Flares were used to capture the pilot's attention as NORAD's F-16 jets escorted the aircraft away from the area.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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And that discovery ties to another provocative revelation in the agency’s memorandum.—
Kevin Spear,
Orlando Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2025
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In Election | Opinion Moreover, Trump's February 13 presidential memorandum on reciprocal tariffs—outlining measures that could be announced in the first days of April—will substantially decrease China's access to the American market.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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Focus on professional factors rather than personal criticisms.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Prominent pro-Israel voices, as well as critics of Israel, defended the movie — or at least called on their allies to tone down the criticism.—
Ben Sales,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Ultimately, Sweden was granted an exemption from the ban in exchange for stricter warning labels.—
Carrie Battan,
The New Yorker,
10 Mar. 2025
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The warning was issued at 7 a.m. on Friday, and the latest update about this incident was released on Monday at 6:08 a.m.—
Kansas City Star Bot,
Kansas City Star,
10 Mar. 2025
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Although a tornado is not immediately likely, if one is spotted act quickly and move to a place of safety inside a sturdy structure, such as a basement or small interior room.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Mar. 2025
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The tech giant is frequently spotted on the South Lawn with the leader and highlighted unique Tesla features next to Trump with three cars parked at the White House on Tuesday, which caused some to question the event’s ethical standing.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
16 Mar. 2025
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“Notice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notice. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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