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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
Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 17 Jan. 2026
Tense as the situation is on its own, the whole thing is kicked up a notch by the sick meta spectacle of watching Hollywood’s bestest friends begin to sour into mortal enemies.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 15 Jan. 2026
Dianna Russini, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Swain raised $100 million to notch the purchase.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 1 Nov. 2025
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Noun
This device takes that privilege up a notch by not only functioning as a vacuum cleaner, but also as an air blower.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 17 Jan. 2026
Tense as the situation is on its own, the whole thing is kicked up a notch by the sick meta spectacle of watching Hollywood’s bestest friends begin to sour into mortal enemies.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 15 Jan. 2026
Verb
The 42-year-old McDaniel finished with a 35-33 record and failed to notch a postseason victory in his four seasons in Miami.
—Dianna Russini, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Swain raised $100 million to notch the purchase.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 1 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for notch
Noun
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The chip also lacks Thunderbolt support, so the new MacBook would likely be equipped with regular USB-C ports, with slower data transfer speeds and external display limitations.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Shovels, chisels, and other sharp tools can damage the surface, leaving chips and cracks behind.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Bring your mountain bike for a beautiful 10-mile ride through Blackstar Canyon Wilderness Park, which boasts views of Irvine Lake, the Santa Ana Mountains and Silverado and Santiago canyons.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
26 Jan. 2026
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In Sport, carving the canyon roads Deer Creek and Mulholland, the car responds to driver inputs like a fast-twitch muscle.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
24 Jan. 2026
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The most impactful snowfall is expected across central and eastern North Carolina into southern Virginia, where 5 to 10 inches of snow are projected.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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For ultimate versatility, the bag features a 22-inch adjustable crossbody strap that can be styled over your shoulder or worn across your chest.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Scheffler speaks endlessly about preparation, whether that’s getting stronger in the gym or grooving a swing that rarely misses.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Perhaps Victoria, out there on the dance floor, was simply grooving to Marc Anthony, unaware that the moment would become an inflection point in her fraught relationship with her eldest son.—
Anna Russell,
New Yorker,
27 Jan. 2026
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The Simple Life alum’s gown featured a corset-style bodice encrusted with rhinestone flourishes down the front and a daring hip-high slit, which exposed her legs and a pair of sparkly silver pointy-toed stilettos.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
21 Jan. 2026
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This behavior was famously demonstrated in the double-slit experiment, where electrons passing through two slits produced interference patterns instead of simple particle impacts.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Jan. 2026
Noun
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In the foothills of the Himalayas, a wire on a cable car snaps, leaving eight passengers, including several schoolchildren, dangling 900 feet above a ravine awaiting rescue before the remaining cable fails.—
David Morgan,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Reached by regular ferry connections from Tenerife, the island is defined by dramatic ravines, ancient laurel forests and villages where daily life moves at a slower rhythm.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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This step created a structural imbalance known as a Janus reaction.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Jan. 2026
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Political analyst Edwin Cabrera said the next procedural step will be notifying the parties of the court’s decision.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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All are distinctive, all indented subtly with Butler's happy-but-dead-eyed Bigface logo.—
Pete Cottell,
Wired News,
24 Nov. 2025
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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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“Notch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notch. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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