as in informed
to tell (someone) officially about something
She notified the police about the accident. Customers were notified of the changes in the company. I was notified that I did not get the job.
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Recent Examples of notified
Iran had notified Qatar in advance of the strike.
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Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Cox’s body was taken to the medical examiner's office for autopsy, and his next of kin were notified, the Alaska Department of Public Safety added.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
In January 2024, Stanley notified HIWU that the substance was not detected in the sample.
—Stephanie Kuzydym, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Sep. 2025
Police have not released her name and age because her next of kin has not been notified, Feiner said.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2025
Wright notified the researchers of the dissolution a day later.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
The department’s Traffic Investigations Unit has been notified and will take over the investigation.
—Ronn Blitzer , Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Lawyers for authors on Friday notified the court on the terms of the deal.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
Passengers are notified via text, email or the American app if their flight is being held.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Cox’s body was taken to the medical examiner's office for autopsy, and his next of kin were notified, the Alaska Department of Public Safety added.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
In January 2024, Stanley notified HIWU that the substance was not detected in the sample.
—Stephanie Kuzydym, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Sep. 2025
Police have not released her name and age because her next of kin has not been notified, Feiner said.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2025
Wright notified the researchers of the dissolution a day later.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
The department’s Traffic Investigations Unit has been notified and will take over the investigation.
—Ronn Blitzer , Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Lawyers for authors on Friday notified the court on the terms of the deal.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
Passengers are notified via text, email or the American app if their flight is being held.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for notified
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When people violate the rules, the policy instructs the officer to first work to educate the rider to make sure they’re informed, rather than step right to enforcement.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
8 Sep. 2025
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Berry’s approach is informed very much by her own experiences coming up in the rough and tumble of investment banking.—
WWD Staff,
Footwear News,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Even if advised by a manufacturer, the marble cleaning solution should still be tested on a small, inconspicuous area before getting started.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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Memos unearthed from Biden’s term show his aides wanted the president to personally sign pardon decisions and advised against using the autopen on clemency decisions.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Notified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notified. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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