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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
Mike Digiovanna, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Long-time Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, who has had to play mix-and-match with an injury-riddled rotation over the past two years, was thrilled that Kershaw was able to notch his 3,000th strikeout in July.
—Dan Schlossberg, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Eight are captains in at least one sport, while Emily Kiernan (senior class president), Caitlin Patten (vice president), and Ella O’Neill (student council president) take leadership up a notch.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Yamamoto needed eight pitches to retire the first two batters of the game and 17 pitches to notch the final out of the first inning, San Francisco drawing two walks before Bryce Eldridge swung through a 75 mph curveball for strike three.
—Mike Digiovanna, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Long-time Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, who has had to play mix-and-match with an injury-riddled rotation over the past two years, was thrilled that Kershaw was able to notch his 3,000th strikeout in July.
—Dan Schlossberg, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Verb
The newfound harmony is another notch in the league’s growth story, which has investors taking notice.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Eight are captains in at least one sport, while Emily Kiernan (senior class president), Caitlin Patten (vice president), and Ella O’Neill (student council president) take leadership up a notch.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for notch
Noun
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The chip is expected to feature in laptops and handheld devices later this year and early 2026.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
10 Oct. 2025
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Commission staffers alleged that Levy removed native plants and brush to create parking, covered the bare ground with wood chips, and added a pickleball court without a permit.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Its Mii amo spa offers treatments inspired by its surroundings and the canyon's vortex energy.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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Flash flooding will be particular concern in burn scars, slot canyons and urban areas, according to the weather service.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Remember, as little as 6 inches of moving water can knock you off your feet.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Oct. 2025
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Heavy snow possible above these levels with total snow accumulations 12 to 24 inches.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Mean Green are meaner and greener than usual, averaging almost 45 points behind grooving freshman quarterback Drew Mestemaker.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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And sure enough, Hamm (a frequent SNL host himself) popped up in the audience wearing that Hawaiian shirt and bucket hat, still grooving to the music.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Using sharp paring knife, cut four 1 1/2-inch long slits in top of dough (think of a clock for slit placement at 12,3,6,9 positions).—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
13 Oct. 2025
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White tulle fabric peeked through the black velvet skirt due to a front slit that went all the way from the waist to the hem.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Every year in the early fall, along the riverbanks and ravines of the Southeast coast, pawpaws begin to show up in the understory.—
Stephanie Ganz,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025
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Of course, Tom finds him first and inanely yells his name across the ravine.—
Grace Byron,
Vulture,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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With the Chiefs facing fourth-and-3 inside the 10-yard-line, kicker Harrison Butker took a couple of steps off the sideline before Reid waved him back.—
Sam McDowell
October 13,
Kansas City Star,
13 Oct. 2025
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Despite such concerns, Hogsett allowed Cook and Andrews to continue making deals together, taking no steps to establish boundaries that would have eased ethical concerns.—
IndyStar,
IndyStar,
13 Oct. 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 17 Oct. 2025.
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