NOTICES Synonyms: 209 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

present tense third-person singular of notice

as in sees

to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes did you notice what she was wearing?

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as in mentions

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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notices

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noun

plural of notice

as in advertisements

a published statement informing the public of a matter of general interest a public safety notice regarding the need for a smoke detector in the home

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as in memorandums

a written communication giving information or directions received a notice of promotion from the head of the company

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as in criticisms

an essay evaluating or analyzing something avidly reads the latest theater notices in the paper

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as in warnings

the act or an instance of telling beforehand of danger or risk in the event of a terrorist threat, the building will be evacuated with little notice beforehand

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On a recent Monday morning in Santa Monica, beach volleyball phenom Sally Perez steps onto the sand and immediately notices that all the nets are hung to men’s standard height, not women’s. — Katie Abel, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026 Her 7-year-old hears the conversations around her, sees the protests in her community and notices the visiting canal personnel. — Hira Humayun, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2026 Price & Siffre take an early lead when Vik notices that Moon Chaser, struggling financially, has started using a cheaper, less reliable battery in its drones. — Noel Murray, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026 Now, Sparks notices how older women are effected by seeing them on stage. — Courtney Devores, Charlotte Observer, 16 Oct. 2026 Walker arrives at the scene and notices a man running away with a gun in hand. — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026 If any one of those pieces are off, the owner notices, because their livelihood depends on noticing. — Joel Goldstein, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026 About ten minutes into the standoff, the detective notices Bottom holding something in his hand. — Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 3 Oct. 2026 For cases such as the one described in this recent post in which cats are being fed on private property within an association community, violation notices as well as cease and desist letters are the most common initial responses. — Michael L. Hyman, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026

Noun

The state’s laws, which feature different requirements for condominiums and homeowners associations, establish detailed elections processes that include the timetables for the distribution of notices and other materials. — Gary M. Mars, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026 The staff member was unsure whether voters were notified directly but said notices were posted on the county's website, on social media, and at both locations. — Daniel Wilkerson, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026 Importers should establish a process for monitoring tariff schedules, customs notices and other regulatory developments, then connecting relevant updates to their product catalogs and customs entries. — Shannon Hynds, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026 This move would only continue to shift this heavy financial burden onto local businesses and individual homeowners, many of whom have recently received notices of increases of more than 10% in their property assessments. — Chicago Tribune, 14 Oct. 2026 The notices, the standing ovations, the awards buzz — all of it represents a stunning reversal of fortune for Guadagnino after the Amazon debacle in June. — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026 The Social Security Administration will send beneficiaries notices about the COLA changes. — Lorie Konish, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026 Scammers can use major security incidents as an excuse to send fake notices or links designed to steal even more information. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026 The crisp exterior and savory undertone are hard to replicate with vegetable oil, and anyone who tries a side-by-side notices immediately. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 12 Oct. 2026

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Having dressed numerous actresses throughout her career, Chiuri sees a shift in red carpet culture toward individualized creations and, more recently, greater restraint.

— Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
Her firm sees the Indian currency trading around 97 per US dollar by end-2026 and at 98 rupees by mid-2027.

— Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of sees

Verb

Then stopped writing, and took a job at the post office (someone mentions Bukowski, don’t worry) for forty years.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026
But nearly every government banning social media platforms for young people mentions their mental health as a reason.

— Ari Lightman, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of mentions

Noun

Florida Democratic Senate candidate Angie Nixon and independent progressive Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders countered the recent onslaught of campaign advertisements against her in a double-header rally in Gainesville Sunday.

— Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026
However, TikTok and X have refused to change their stance, and neither platform has allowed paid advertisements for the film.

— Terrence O'Brien, The Verge, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of advertisements

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Decisions often get made in a room by people who trust one another, without committee memoranda or quarterly reporting obligations.

— Sheikh Ahmed Dalmook Al Maktoum, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026
As of Friday afternoon, neither daughter had filed their sentencing memorandums.

— Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of memorandums

Noun

Hope Florida Foundation got a new board and filed tax returns, but criticisms of its efficacy still dog its leaders.

— Christopher Spata, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026
After Anna Faris responded to Mom co-creator Chuck Lorre‘s professional criticisms, Jaime Pressly has chimed in.

— Glenn Garner, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of criticisms

Verb

Vik spots it when Christy asks him to help her reverse-image-search Bo’s face.

— Noel Murray, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026
If someone spots the morality police approaching, English lessons are wiped from the whiteboard in seconds, and notebooks are replaced with needlework.

— Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of spots

Verb

To support that conclusion, Gates cites a demand in Washburn’s petition to CWP that would prohibit the council from doing any outreach that promotes the role of hunting in wildlife management fully six months before an election.

— Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2026
Officer Key cites the duo's relationships with nonprofit organizations as a plus when an older adult needs help.

— Lisa Hughes, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026

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