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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
Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2025
The momager, 70, arrived at this year’s family party in an all-black Dior look, adding another notch in her holiday style hall of fame.
—Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 28 Dec. 2025
Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2025
The event movie, intended as the first in a franchise-capping trilogy for the property, will cross $100 million domestic this weekend — only the 15th film of 2025 to notch that milestone.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 20 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Add chipotle powder or hot Italian sausage to kick things up a notch.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2025
The momager, 70, arrived at this year’s family party in an all-black Dior look, adding another notch in her holiday style hall of fame.
—Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 28 Dec. 2025
Verb
Crosby generated seven pressures win that game, and the extra attention devoted to him freed up counterpart Malcolm Koonce to notch three sacks in a stunning 20-14 victory.
—Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2025
The event movie, intended as the first in a franchise-capping trilogy for the property, will cross $100 million domestic this weekend — only the 15th film of 2025 to notch that milestone.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 20 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for notch
Noun
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Its bright ombré glaze, which is chip and stain resistant, adds a pop of color to any area.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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Ole Miss chips away Canes defense again bends but doesn’t break.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Continue reading … TRAGEDY STRIKES – Helicopter crash kills Arizona man and 3 nieces on wedding day after canyon collision.—
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FOXNews.com,
5 Jan. 2026
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Two men convicted of the 2021 fatal shooting of a man whose body was found near a City Heights canyon trail were sentenced Monday to life in prison without the possibility of parole.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The minimum size limit is 12 inches and the daily bag limit is 15 per angler.—
Steve Waters,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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The stark highlight started at her roots, just a few inches from her hairline, and wrapped around both sides of her head before joining together in the back.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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And perhaps Edwards’ absence will force the likes of Naz Reid, Jaden McDaniels and Donte DiVincenzo to find more consistent offense grooves out of necessity and volume.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
27 Oct. 2025
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And people are grooving, people are dancing, people are moving, people are touching, people are feeling, people are smiling, and that's a good feeling.—
Ilana Kaplan,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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From the label's spring 1998 collection, her black and white corset dress featured a plunging neckline and double thigh-high slits.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
8 Jan. 2026
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The back slit, on the other hand, provides enough room to walk and sit freely without feeling restrictive.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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If reaching shelter is not possible, either stay inside your car, covering your head, or abandon the vehicle and seek refuge in a low-lying area like a ditch or ravine.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
5 Jan. 2026
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The shop is housed in a former beauty salon, steps from the bakery.—
Liz Rothaus Bertrand,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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Similar to fellow Arsenal summer signing Eberechi Eze — another keen chess player — the assumption would be that the skills taken from the board game have helped Zubimendi be a step ahead in enticing and then bypassing opposition players.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The event was indented to take place from June 28-30, 2024 at the Thompson Motor Speedway, according to the Office of the Attorney General.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
17 July 2025
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The handle has microdots indented at the major pressure points, providing extra grip, as well as giving the perfect balance and weight to make holiday food prep a breeze.—
Chelsea Davis,
Forbes,
25 Nov. 2024
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“Notch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notch. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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