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as in canyon
a narrow opening between hillsides or mountains that can be used for passage
try to get through the notch before the storm blows in
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Recent Examples of notch
Paul Ridden
june 22,
New Atlas,
22 June 2026
Replicate the look while taking it up a notch, by grabbing something more light-refracting and dance floor–ready (bonus points for that speedy Prime delivery and under-$10 price tag).
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Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
21 June 2026
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2026
Hoping for a spark, the Cubs watched Ramírez notch his first major-league hit — an RBI double that propelled a three-run second inning.
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Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
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Noun
Apart from that minor inconvenience, the synchronization between the projector and the DLP-Link glasses that accompanied my review unit was top notch and the delivery quite astonishing.
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Paul Ridden
june 22,
New Atlas,
22 June 2026
Replicate the look while taking it up a notch, by grabbing something more light-refracting and dance floor–ready (bonus points for that speedy Prime delivery and under-$10 price tag).
—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
21 June 2026
Verb
Mazzulla was able to capture that glory in 2024, as the Celtics defeated the Dallas Mavericks, 4-1, to notch yet another Larry O’Brien Trophy for Boston’s mantle.
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Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2026
Hoping for a spark, the Cubs watched Ramírez notch his first major-league hit — an RBI double that propelled a three-run second inning.
—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for notch
Noun
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The parents of a 7-year-old Michigan boy whose weight ballooned to 255 pounds due to a steady diet of chips, French fries and apple juice are accused of killing their son.
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Without a doubt, with rising memory and chip prices, healthcare organizations that are increasingly leveraging the best of AI applications will face significant cost and infrastructure decisions.
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At Garland Ranch, trails climb from the Carmel River through oak woodland, chaparral and shaded canyons with the sort of views that drew people to California in the first place.
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The Colorado River Headwaters Byway is an 80-mile National Scenic Byway that winds through mountain towns, passing alpine lakes, hot springs, and canyon overlooks.
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The child was described as 18 inches long, approximately 20 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes.
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A little over a tenth of an inch of rain is likely.
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Why are there currently rappers from Orlando and Virginia assimilating mid-2000s NYC litefeet grooves into their sound?
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But was Alicia suddenly having the time of her life grooving to this classic?
Noun
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Featuring a tasteful side slit that adds a playful detail and allows for a full range of movement, an adjustable waistband that provides all-day comfort, and spacious pockets for your belongings.
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The cap-sleeve tee has pintucked pleats across the chest, side slits, and a subtly relaxed fit.
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.
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If no alternative exists, set up camp in a valley, ravine, or other low-lying areas.
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The hotel stands just steps from the historic French Quarter, undoubtedly one of the first stops on any traveler’s itinerary.
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But the increasing tanker traffic is an encouraging step toward normalization of global oil flows.
Verb
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The stem end should be indented without broken stem fragments.
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Not soft, but tender enough to feel my fingers indent when gently squeezing them—perhaps two days away from being near perfectly ripe.
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“Notch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notch. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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