as in to inform
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 notify
Centerton Police Chief Cody Harper said police were notified of a shooting at 160 Willow Drive shortly before 2 a.m. Wednesday.
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arkansasonline.com, 9 July 2025
Attorneys in Wisconsin who are found guilty or convicted of a crime are required to notify the Office of Lawyer Regulation and the clerk of the Supreme Court within five days of the finding or conviction.
—Ashley Luthern, jsonline.com, 9 July 2025
Patrick turned herself in to the Carroll County Jail on Tuesday after being notified of outstanding arrest warrants.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 July 2025
The Lake County Coroner’s Office was notified, and said the deceased has been identified as 60-year-old Martin Maldonado-Velazquez, of Waukegan.
—Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2025
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arkansasonline.com, 9 July 2025
Attorneys in Wisconsin who are found guilty or convicted of a crime are required to notify the Office of Lawyer Regulation and the clerk of the Supreme Court within five days of the finding or conviction.
—Ashley Luthern, jsonline.com, 9 July 2025
Patrick turned herself in to the Carroll County Jail on Tuesday after being notified of outstanding arrest warrants.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 July 2025
The Lake County Coroner’s Office was notified, and said the deceased has been identified as 60-year-old Martin Maldonado-Velazquez, of Waukegan.
—Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for notify
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Some of his friends are aware, and Mayer spoke with F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali to inform him of the campaign only the day prior, out of courtesy.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
5 July 2025
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The camp previously sent an email to families informing them of the situation, which was later shared by KEYE.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
4 July 2025
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The Context Diogo Jose Teixeira da Silva, who went by Diogo Jota, and his brother André died on Thursday while driving from Spain to England after a doctor advised them not to fly after Jota received minor lung surgery.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 July 2025
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The Consumer Product Safety Commission advises that children do not use fireworks, including sparklers.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 July 2025
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“Notify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notify. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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