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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
Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
Jakobe Thomas has one notch on his belt that few Hurricanes can mention.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 24 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
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Noun
Joyce has faced hitters twice already, but this will take the workout up a notch.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
Jakobe Thomas has one notch on his belt that few Hurricanes can mention.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 24 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for notch
Noun
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Ponds also plays with a chip on his shoulder and displays fearlessness both in coverage situations and against the run.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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These novelty curry chips are pretty spot on.—
Alex Beggs,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Few journeys bring you as close to this breathtaking landscape as the Rocky Mountaineer, a train that threads through canyons, forests, and mountain passes.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
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The mile-deep canyon is 278 river miles long, and 18 miles across at its widest point.—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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While averages are mathematically calculated, the rainfall totals run from near zero to up to 20 or more inches a year.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
24 Apr. 2026
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They can be planted as little as one to two feet apart (though ideally in the 18-14 inches range) in rows 3 to 4 feet apart.—
Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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
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In emphasizing feel and groove over story, though, Crockett inadvertently reveals his cards.—
Stephen Thomas Erlewine,
Pitchfork,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Leah Remini's daughter with husband Angelo Pagan picked a glam green gown with a high slit for her senior prom — and posed alongside her proud (but emotional) parents.—
Lindy Segal,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
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The skirt, with its front and back slits and pockets, echo the design details found in Beckham's namesake ready-to-wear collection, which similarly blends feminine and utilitarian elements.—
Claire Peltier,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The reserve features high, broken cliffs and deep ravines on headlands overlooking the ocean.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The mission — a more comfortable and less complicated repeat of the Apollo 8 flight in 1968 — was the first step toward the dream of returning to the moon and never leaving.—
Thomas Black,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Naqvi praised Trump for extending the ceasefire, calling it a welcome step toward de-escalation.—
Sean Nevin,
NBC news,
24 Apr. 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 1 May. 2026.
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