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
Superintendent Ben Churchill said personnel who would be impacted by budget cuts need to be notified by March 15.
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Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025
The Yuba County Coroner’s Office was expected to release the identify of the driver once family members are notified of the death.
—Annika Merrilees, Sacramento Bee, 27 Feb. 2025
The optimal tracking system notifies officiating instantly if a first down was gained after the ball is spotted by hand.
—Rob Maaddi, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2025
New Mexico officials are notifying people possibly exposed to measles.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 16 Feb. 2025
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Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025
The Yuba County Coroner’s Office was expected to release the identify of the driver once family members are notified of the death.
—Annika Merrilees, Sacramento Bee, 27 Feb. 2025
The optimal tracking system notifies officiating instantly if a first down was gained after the ball is spotted by hand.
—Rob Maaddi, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2025
New Mexico officials are notifying people possibly exposed to measles.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 16 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for notify
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“Notify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notify. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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