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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
Cat Cardenas, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2025
Poway Rodeo embraced the bike program in 2018, and kicked it up a notch in 2021 with their Fund A Bike campaign, said Darci Van Meter, Poway Rodeo secretary and arena director.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2025
Alex Harring, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2025
On Monday, the value of the dollar fell sharply against the Japanese yen, the British pound, and the euro, notching a 3 ½ year low.
—Laurent Belsie, Christian Science Monitor, 21 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Everyone on set can do dramatic stuff in their sleep because comedy takes the drama and dials it up a notch.
—Cat Cardenas, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2025
Poway Rodeo embraced the bike program in 2018, and kicked it up a notch in 2021 with their Fund A Bike campaign, said Darci Van Meter, Poway Rodeo secretary and arena director.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2025
Verb
But fast-forward to 40 days from the cross: The S & P 500 is down in less than half of occurrences and has notched an average gain of 0.9%.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2025
On Monday, the value of the dollar fell sharply against the Japanese yen, the British pound, and the euro, notching a 3 ½ year low.
—Laurent Belsie, Christian Science Monitor, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for notch
Noun
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Meanwhile, the air force is increasing its dependence on Chinese components such as chips and rare-earth materials.—
MICHAEL BROWN,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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Fried Foods Fried foods include savory treats like french fries, chips, and chicken nuggets.—
Carrie Madormo, RN, MPH,
Verywell Health,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The indoor-outdoor flow and natural materials will nod to the surroundings, while a central lodge with 360 canyon views will act as a communal gathering space.—
Nicole Trilivas,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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The Gulf would become a shipping channel, with 900-foot tankers traversing its narrow deep-water canyons that great whales and other marine species have evolved over millions of years to depend on for food, communication, mating, shelter and safe passage.—
Joel Reynolds,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Almanac Average temperature: High 88, Low 66 Rainfall: 3.74 inches 1.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2025
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The entire unit is about 15.1 inches in diameter and 5.3 inches thick (383.3 mm by 135.5 mm).—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Predictions about the look of Psyche's craters, cliffs, and color have inspired artists to create a cacophony of illustrations, often showing sharp spikes and grooves alien to rocky worlds.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
1 May 2025
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Ten years after his Trojan horse gambit, Odysseus (Ralph Fiennes) washes up on Ithaca and has to get his mind right – and his warrior groove back – for battle as well as a rousing reunion with wife Queen Penelope (Juliette Binoche).—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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It’s finished with a half-zip placket, front kangaroo pocket, and side slits.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
People.com,
1 May 2025
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The top portion of the dress featured an intricate embroidered in the center of the bodice, while the bottom was a flowing white skirt with a slit.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Bryce Canyon is a colorful maze of spires, cliffs and ravines eroded in soft rock and soil at the edge of a plateau.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
2 May 2025
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With just the right breeze and a little luck, a few of those tiny seeds will land in wet soil on the edge of a ravine and become the next generation.—
Susan Koch,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2025
Noun
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While important steps had been taken to address the abuse scandals during his predecessor’s tenure, there was still much more the church needed to do.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2025
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The hearing will mark the first time a federal judge has considered the issue since Trump issued an executive order last month directing Education Secretary Linda McMahon to take steps to shrink the department.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 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 6 May. 2025.
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