1
as in spotted
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 mentioned
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 noticed
Cook noticed that all of the lead characters could be said to have conflicting desires, which gave her idea of how to stage the show using the traditional singing/signing model.
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Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 30 Apr. 2026
Their disappearance was not noticed for several hours and touched off a massive manhunt.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
Michael Weiss, a resident of the building, noticed his intercom was broken when his takeout never arrived one night last winter.
—New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Before the hip operation, the former dancer noticed aches and pains but no other symptoms aside from lingering fatigue and sleeping more than usual.
—Caleb Hellerman, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
Everything at the hotel is built on-site—there are warehouses on the property for woodworking, welding, natural stonework, and more—and that craftsmanship and care is noticed in every guest room and across the property.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
And reportedly, King Charles noticed it right away.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 29 Apr. 2026
Those who noticed the quake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form.
—Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Other astronomers around the globe noticed intriguing signals too, and by working together, the team could start to understand this system.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 30 Apr. 2026
Their disappearance was not noticed for several hours and touched off a massive manhunt.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
Michael Weiss, a resident of the building, noticed his intercom was broken when his takeout never arrived one night last winter.
—New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Before the hip operation, the former dancer noticed aches and pains but no other symptoms aside from lingering fatigue and sleeping more than usual.
—Caleb Hellerman, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
Everything at the hotel is built on-site—there are warehouses on the property for woodworking, welding, natural stonework, and more—and that craftsmanship and care is noticed in every guest room and across the property.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
And reportedly, King Charles noticed it right away.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 29 Apr. 2026
Those who noticed the quake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form.
—Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Other astronomers around the globe noticed intriguing signals too, and by working together, the team could start to understand this system.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for noticed
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Investigators identified Gavin as a suspect after he was spotted on video surveillance using Caballero’s debit card following her death.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Fernando Mendoza isn’t expected to turn up at the NFL Draft, but he will be spotted in a commercial tied to the annual event.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
24 Apr. 2026
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In a speech to the US Congress the day before, the King also mentioned the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks as the first time NATO’s Article 5 was invoked, and the UK came to America’s defense.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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In fact, The Economist reported that manufacturers overwhelmingly reported negative sentiments when tariffs were mentioned, with no respondents reporting positive views.—
Alex Durante,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Moving a blade back and forth to try to saw biscuits apart will make their layers stick (and ruin the rise).—
Ella Quittner,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
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Ruggeri says that, in comparison to saw palmetto, which gets far more attention.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
19 Feb. 2026
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One open question is whether such a space would actually be used for the events now being cited as justification.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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When asked about what is the most difficult part of outfitting a customer with an adaptive bike, Hal Honeyman sidestepped the entire mechanical issue and immediately cited funding instead.—
David Sharos,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Frosted strawberry Pop-Tarts eyed their whole-wheat counterparts with suspicion.—
Sarah Todd,
STAT,
22 Apr. 2026
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Its leaders have eyed the narrow waterways like the Strait of Malacca through which this fuel flows as potential chokepoints if a future adversary wanted to strangle Beijing’s supply.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2026
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The procedures noted that in some cases, outing students to parents could be dangerous to their health and well-being, and school officials should ask the students for consent to notify their parents of the support plan.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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The news was announced in a statement from the Ministry of Culture, which noted that Giuli will neither travel to Venice for the preview of the exhibition nor attend its opening ceremony on May 9.—
Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Every Chicagoan, surely, has had an out-of-town guest who remarked that Lake Michigan was really more like a sea.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Fry remarked that the plant has functioned as a component of the state’s nuclear energy infrastructure for over 50 years.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Apr. 2026
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No back orders, unless specified by the individual vendor.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
25 Apr. 2026
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While Berkshire has generally not specified who buys specific stocks in the portfolio, Combs has been thought to favor technology and financials.—
Alex Crippen,
CNBC,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Noticed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noticed. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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