as in notification
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as in informing
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 notifying
Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 23 Dec. 2024
But the sheriff's office that operates the jail ignored the detainer, releasing Ruiz into the public without notifying ICE.
—Greg Wehner, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
Ascension began notifying victims of the data breach by mail last week and will continue reaching out to victims through January of 2025.
—Steve Weisman, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Eligible taxpayers will receive a separate letter notifying them of the payment.
—Julia Gomez, The Courier-Journal, 23 Dec. 2024
Eligible taxpayers should also receive a separate letter notifying them of the payment.
—Mike Winters, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
Those eligible will receive the payment in their bank accounts or by paper checks, alongside a separate letter notifying them of the payment.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
Jean-Pierre noted, though, that agencies began notifying employees at noon on Friday of their potential furlough in preparation for a possible shutdown.
—Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 20 Dec. 2024
Smart watches can be useful in notifying emergency medical services if the person should be alone and become incapacitated after a fall or brain bleed.
—Mill Etienne, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
Eligible taxpayers will also receive a separate letter notifying them of the payment.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 23 Dec. 2024
But the sheriff's office that operates the jail ignored the detainer, releasing Ruiz into the public without notifying ICE.
—Greg Wehner, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
Ascension began notifying victims of the data breach by mail last week and will continue reaching out to victims through January of 2025.
—Steve Weisman, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Eligible taxpayers will receive a separate letter notifying them of the payment.
—Julia Gomez, The Courier-Journal, 23 Dec. 2024
Eligible taxpayers should also receive a separate letter notifying them of the payment.
—Mike Winters, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
Those eligible will receive the payment in their bank accounts or by paper checks, alongside a separate letter notifying them of the payment.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
Jean-Pierre noted, though, that agencies began notifying employees at noon on Friday of their potential furlough in preparation for a possible shutdown.
—Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 20 Dec. 2024
Smart watches can be useful in notifying emergency medical services if the person should be alone and become incapacitated after a fall or brain bleed.
—Mill Etienne, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for notifying
Noun
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This appeared to be unconnected to the warnings being issued at the same time in the form of notification emails about changes being made to the Google Maps timeline feature, which required urgent action to prevent data from being deleted.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 1, 2025, according to documents.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
20 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Worst practices In-house production has been reduced or outsourced, and in 2023 Elsevier began using AI during production without informing the board, resulting in many style and formatting errors, as well as reversing versions of papers that had already been accepted and formatted by the editors.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
Ars Technica,
30 Dec. 2024
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That’s what happened when Slay, sidelined for three fourth-quarter plays, ran back onto the field after informing one defensive back coach but not the other.—
Brooks Kubena,
The Athletic,
22 Dec. 2024
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On social media, the department has avoided mentioning flu shots in posts about the flu, instead advising people to wash their hands and cover their coughs.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
23 Dec. 2024
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Universities in general are taking a cautious approach, stopping short of predicting a ban, but advising international students to plan ahead and prepare for potential delays at immigration control.—
Gord Magill,
Newsweek,
20 Dec. 2024
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“Notifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notifying. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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