1
2
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of notch
Pamela Brill, Parents, 7 Apr. 2026
Brazil is rated Ba1 by Moody’s, one notch below investment grade, and BB by Fitch Ratings and S&P Global Ratings, two notches into junk.
—Giovanna Bellotti Azevedo, Bloomberg, 7 Apr. 2026
ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
The French forward nailed a step-back 3-pointer before the half to notch eight points, seven rebounds, four assists and two steals.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for notch
Noun
Short handles feature rounded lines and notches that boost dexterity, while their symmetrical shape works well with either right or left-handed eaters.
—Pamela Brill, Parents, 7 Apr. 2026
Brazil is rated Ba1 by Moody’s, one notch below investment grade, and BB by Fitch Ratings and S&P Global Ratings, two notches into junk.
—Giovanna Bellotti Azevedo, Bloomberg, 7 Apr. 2026
Verb
The team also had nine players notch multiple points.
—ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
The French forward nailed a step-back 3-pointer before the half to notch eight points, seven rebounds, four assists and two steals.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for notch
Recent Examples of Synonyms for notch
Noun
-
Nvidia has cemented itself at the heart of the AI boom with a monopoly on the most powerful chips to train and run models, but a growing crop of startups are set on challenging the company's supremacy.—
Kai Nicol-Schwarz,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2026
-
Little Debbie says the chocolate chip cookie features a light golden-brown finish and semi-sweet chocolate chips, while the peanut butter cookie is formulated with real peanut butter.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
The institute likes spring fire testing at its site about halfway between Charlotte, North Carolina and Columbia, South Carolina, because while summer temperatures in the South can nearly match those in the fire-prone West, the swampy humidity in July is a bad approximation to a mountain canyon.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2026
-
Deep in the woods, a tree had fallen over a power line, blocking the road out of the canyon and effectively shutting off all of the electricity in the immediate area.—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Making the record even more impressive was the revelation in the post-competition weighing of Wilkins’ discus to verify the record that the implement was actually two ounces heavier than the required 4 pounds, 6 ounces weight, a fact that cost Wilkins additional inches, probably feet.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
-
But if Lake and Cook counties receive more than 1 inch, Borchardt said that would affect levels in the river.—
Madeline King,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
Cruz grooves onstage with the mystique of a natural rock star — this could well be her ultimate Hall of Fame moment.—
Ernesto Lechner,
Rolling Stone,
15 Apr. 2026
-
In emphasizing feel and groove over story, though, Crockett inadvertently reveals his cards.—
Stephen Thomas Erlewine,
Pitchfork,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Welcoming model Amelia Gray as a guest judge, Klum posed for portraits with the 24-year-old, who paired a cropped blue-violet turtleneck with a matching low-slung slit skirt.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
9 Apr. 2026
-
Its large leaves develop holes and slits that have earned it the name Swiss cheese plant.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
10 Apr. 2026
-
She was found hours later, barely alive and with a fractured skull, having been brutally raped and left for dead in one of the park’s ravines.—
Tracy Grant,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Set one clear intention, then take a brave step before distractions crowd in.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
17 Apr. 2026
-
Young acknowledged his proposal is just a first step, and said lawmakers have a lot to learn about prediction markets.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
All are distinctive, all indented subtly with Butler's happy-but-dead-eyed Bigface logo.—
Pete Cottell,
Wired News,
24 Nov. 2025
-
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
Cite this Entry
“Notch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notch. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
