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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
Lori A Bashian , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 28 Feb. 2026
The latest to ding the city’s credit are Fitch Ratings and Kroll Bond Rating Agency, both of which docked their ratings on the city’s general obligation bonds by one notch on Wednesday.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2026
Netflix rode Stranger Things, which pulled in 15 billion viewing minutes, and the NFL to notch a 10% gain in viewing over November.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 20 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Should have just taken it down a notch.
—Lori A Bashian , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 28 Feb. 2026
The latest to ding the city’s credit are Fitch Ratings and Kroll Bond Rating Agency, both of which docked their ratings on the city’s general obligation bonds by one notch on Wednesday.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Verb
The Lakers overcame a 16-point deficit in the third quarter to notch one of their most significant wins of the season, taking down the Denver Nuggets 115-107 on Tuesday.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2026
Netflix rode Stranger Things, which pulled in 15 billion viewing minutes, and the NFL to notch a 10% gain in viewing over November.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 20 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for notch
Noun
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For long, chip designers have viewed moving ions as a nuisance.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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The restaurants were selected by members of the Courier Journal newsroom based on various criteria, including taste, texture, cheese and topping to chip (or tot) ratio, creativity, flavor, and more.—
Amanda Hancock,
Louisville Courier Journal,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Wind prone canyons along US-395 may exceed 65 mph.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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The historic Grant Grove Cabins and Cedar Grove Lodge, located deep in the canyon, are also solid options.—
Karthika Gupta,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Another was a 5-foot-4-inch race car driver.—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The storms are packing quarter-sized hail (1 inch).—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The machine performed a routine of dance moves along with human dancers, grooving to the tune of popular Imagine Dragons soundtrack Believer.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Mar. 2026
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This will be a feel-good, get-on-your-feet and groove into the new year kind of party!—
Cincinnati Enquirer,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The cut of this skirt creates the perfect drape, and the side slit adds a fun touch of personality.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Lighter scratches only touch the surface while moderate to deep scratches can usually be felt by sticking your fingernail in the slit to determine how deep the scratch really is.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Mar. 2026
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If reaching a safe shelter is not possible, either crouch down in your car and shield your head, or leave your vehicle and find shelter in a ditch or ravine.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Britney is going to take the right steps and comply with the law and hopefully this can be the first step in long overdue change that needs to occur in Britney’s life.—
Derek Lawrence,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Mar. 2026
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Last month, two attorneys summoned reporters to the steps of Beverly Hills City Hall to make a disturbing accusation.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 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 10 Mar. 2026.
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