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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
Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 7 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
Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 25 Oct. 2025
This spicy and creamy queso is taken up a notch with a layer of creamy guacamole.
—Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Investors are on tenterhooks as stocks, particularly across the AI industry, continue to notch impressive growth, even as concerns mount that investors may be overestimating companies' abilities to generate revenue.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 7 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
Verb
For those keeping score at home, that means two more notches in the Republican column in the redistricting race.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 25 Oct. 2025
This spicy and creamy queso is taken up a notch with a layer of creamy guacamole.
—Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for notch
Noun
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For maximum effectiveness, place cedar rings or chips inside bags or containers to seal up with your clothing.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
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Trump and former President Joe Biden had imposed restrictions on access to the most advanced chips such as those used for artificial intelligence.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Or consider something more adventurous, like looking for the ghost of John Wesley Powell deep in the belly of the canyon at Phantom Ranch.—
Graham Averill,
Outside,
28 Oct. 2025
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This isn’t your average hike; expect to climb, wade, swim, and scramble your way through powerful streams and natural waterfalls, all while surrounded by towering canyon walls.—
Essence,
Essence,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The boot features a black leather upper with a platform-style 2-inch heel, providing a height boost without compromising comfort, and a lug sole that’s suitable for icy terrain.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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And for frequent flyers, the Travelpro Versapack + Softside Expandable 21-inch Carry-on Luggage is a serious score at $377 off.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 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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This casual long-sleeve sweater dress features a playful V-neck and cute, subtle slits on the sides of the bottom hem.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Oct. 2025
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The high-neck dress features cut-out sections around the torso and a thigh-high slit on one side.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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And at Wallow Hallow Woods, tucked across the ravines and slopes unscathed by fire, beech and maple trees still grow.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
29 Oct. 2025
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Gullies and ravines meant to bring water back into the system have been cleared before the storm to help prevent excess flooding, but rain continues to pour over the island.—
Matt Nighswander,
NBC news,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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These incremental steps have helped the coffee chain stem a sales decline in China since earlier this year, with comparable sales returning to growth in the past two quarters.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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And last week the Supreme Court took the rare step of asking for additional briefing in that high-profile case.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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 5 Nov. 2025.
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