1
as in seeing
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 mentioning
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 noticing
What researchers actually discovered is a small asteroid following Earth’s orbit, one that’s been traveling alongside us for decades without anyone noticing.
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Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Oct. 2025
But the smart ones were noticing.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 27 Oct. 2025
And shoppers like Stephanie Espinosa are noticing another tactic.
—Alina Selyukh, NPR, 24 Oct. 2025
After Polly ingratiates herself within the Morales family, Caitlyn starts noticing some disturbing behaviors.
—Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025
But in the fall of 2023, Lori began noticing subtle changes in her son.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
But this week, users began noticing the extension serving up pop-ups.
—PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
After noticing that the 14-time Grammy winner had donated, a wave of Swifties also joined the cause, leaving $13 contributions and adding supportive messages to Lilah inspired by Swift’s lyrics.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 23 Oct. 2025
Keep reading — here’s to noticing the good and passing it on.
—Ronnie Li, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Oct. 2025
But the smart ones were noticing.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 27 Oct. 2025
And shoppers like Stephanie Espinosa are noticing another tactic.
—Alina Selyukh, NPR, 24 Oct. 2025
After Polly ingratiates herself within the Morales family, Caitlyn starts noticing some disturbing behaviors.
—Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025
But in the fall of 2023, Lori began noticing subtle changes in her son.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
But this week, users began noticing the extension serving up pop-ups.
—PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
After noticing that the 14-time Grammy winner had donated, a wave of Swifties also joined the cause, leaving $13 contributions and adding supportive messages to Lilah inspired by Swift’s lyrics.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 23 Oct. 2025
Keep reading — here’s to noticing the good and passing it on.
—Ronnie Li, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for noticing
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In his eight wins, all eight have come inside the distance, with only two fights seeing a second round.—
Brett Appley,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Looking forward to seeing Becks on our plane ride home.—
Lydia Mee,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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That’s all without mentioning the fact that the Crown notched a nine-game win streak to conclude the season — tying the longest streak in the post-shootout era in MLS.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Oct. 2025
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However, the only evidence explicitly mentioning Jones in the report pertains to a pair of Facebook posts made before and after the incident.—
Amanda McCoy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Oct. 2025
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Between the timing and Elsbeth spotting a shiny, brand-new replacement for Johnny’s beat-up old harness and carabiner, the jig is up, giving Elsbeth a moment to shine on the set of Raquel’s Behind the Black Veil interview, prosecuting her case in the persona of a reality-show host.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
24 Oct. 2025
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The robot is also capable of spotting the charging spot perfectly in electric vehicles.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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Zydlewski worked with Collins’s office to revise Sea Grant’s funding application, specifying how the program aligned with Administration priorities.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
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Approximately 50 soldiers guarding the vehicles attempted to repel the attackers, presidential spokesperson Carolina Jaramillo said, without specifying whether anyone was injured.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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As conversations continue around Gaza's reconstruction amid the fragile Israel-Hamas ceasefire, doctors and humanitarian workers are urging that efforts be focused on addressing the malnutrition crisis, noting that simply flooding the zone with aid won't make a meaningful dent.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
24 Oct. 2025
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Recently, Chance The Rapper told DJ Bootleg Kev about Mac playing a vital role in one of his most famous ad-libs, noting that the moment occurred during an LA recording session with Chuck Inglish.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
24 Oct. 2025
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In the comment section, many people expressed different opinions regarding the seating plan.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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Newsweek contacted Bower regarding the messages and the evidence supporting their authenticity, but according to Bower’s Lawfare account, Halligan did not dispute any factual inaccuracies in the report.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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Boozman's remarks to reporters on Tuesday followed the department's recent warning to state agencies about suspending allotments for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, citing the nearly monthlong federal government shutdown as the reason.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Oct. 2025
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The cuts come after Chegg in May laid off 22% of its workforce, citing increasing adoption of AI.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
28 Oct. 2025
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But the broadcast has lagged in the ratings, while new editor in chief Bari Weiss is said to be eyeing an overhaul of the network’s signature newscast.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
27 Oct. 2025
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Amazon is reportedly eyeing mass job cuts across its corporate employee base.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Noticing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noticing. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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