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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
Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 21 June 2025
Offense played well despite strikeouts Seven of the A’s starting position players notched hits off Bibee, including three hits off the bat of Lawrence Butler, but 10 strikeouts — seven looking — kept the game close.
—Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 21 June 2025
Whitney Friedlander, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2025
Go big and rent a jet ski or pontoon boat, or take things down a notch with a kayak or standup paddleboard—all of which are available through Young Harris Water Sports & RV.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 31 May 2025
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Noun
The veteran right-hander notched the 60th win of his career, joining Randy Johnson (118) and Brandon Webb (87) as the only D-backs pitchers to win 60 games.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 21 June 2025
Offense played well despite strikeouts Seven of the A’s starting position players notched hits off Bibee, including three hits off the bat of Lawrence Butler, but 10 strikeouts — seven looking — kept the game close.
—Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 21 June 2025
Verb
This season, though, Emmy contenders are taking it up a notch.
—Whitney Friedlander, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2025
Go big and rent a jet ski or pontoon boat, or take things down a notch with a kayak or standup paddleboard—all of which are available through Young Harris Water Sports & RV.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 31 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for notch
Noun
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The logic was sound: own the infrastructure, capture margin, and secure Western chip sovereignty, but execution has been, at best, uneven.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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Take the quiz here … CRUNCH TIME – Lay's unveils controversial new chip flavor.—
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FOXNews.com,
20 June 2025
Noun
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The route includes many iconic Romanesque churches and beautiful landscapes, including the Rio Dulce natural park, and the canyon of Caracena.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2025
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On the night of the shooting, officers arrived at the scene of the call and found Rasmussen shot in the torso and lying in a nearby canyon, Provence said.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 June 2025
Noun
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Even 6 inches of moving water can pose a serious risk of knocking you off your feet.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2025
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Remember, as little as 6 inches of moving water can knock you off your feet.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2025
Verb
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The point of post-Lorde pop isn’t to get faceless crowds grooving mindlessly.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
27 June 2025
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Or, plan your own: head to the park with a couple of buddies and groove to your favorite tunes until dark.—
Corey Buhay,
Outside Online,
19 June 2025
Noun
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Mayan stelae and Melanesian slit gongs share the sunlight from a sloped glass wall abutting Central Park which has been specially reëngineered to protect photosensitive works.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
30 June 2025
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Tate McRae appeared at the F1 premiere in London in a black custom Balenciaga gown with a dramatic slit and tie at the waist.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
25 June 2025
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,
1 July 2025
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Still, leaping over a 100-foot ravine with a baby clinging to your back seems like a daring choice.—
Skylar Knight,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 June 2025
Noun
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After the fire is fully contained, the next step is to control it.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2025
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Mastro said the administration has secured support from City Councilman Christopher Marte to rezone the Bowery lot to pave the way for the construction — a critical step because of the Council’s practice of deferring to local representatives on development decisions.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
23 June 2025
Verb
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The autopsy report said Austin Turner's skull was indented and there was internal bleeding around his brain.—
Craig Shoup,
The Tennessean,
6 June 2024
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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 Jul. 2025.
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