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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
Paul Ridden
june 22, New Atlas, 22 June 2026
Replicate the look while taking it up a notch, by grabbing something more light-refracting and dance floor–ready (bonus points for that speedy Prime delivery and under-$10 price tag).
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 21 June 2026
Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
Hoping for a spark, the Cubs watched Ramírez notch his first major-league hit — an RBI double that propelled a three-run second inning.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 25 May 2026
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Noun
Apart from that minor inconvenience, the synchronization between the projector and the DLP-Link glasses that accompanied my review unit was top notch and the delivery quite astonishing.
—Paul Ridden
june 22, New Atlas, 22 June 2026
Replicate the look while taking it up a notch, by grabbing something more light-refracting and dance floor–ready (bonus points for that speedy Prime delivery and under-$10 price tag).
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 21 June 2026
Verb
Mazzulla was able to capture that glory in 2024, as the Celtics defeated the Dallas Mavericks, 4-1, to notch yet another Larry O’Brien Trophy for Boston’s mantle.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
Hoping for a spark, the Cubs watched Ramírez notch his first major-league hit — an RBI double that propelled a three-run second inning.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 25 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for notch
Noun
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The surge in chip investment and demand has reignited economic growth and inflation, compelling the Bank of Korea (BOK) to consider aggressive rate hikes.—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Dads can get a Canyon Burger with choice of fries or tumbleweed chips for $10 on Sunday, June 21 (offer good at participating locations for dine-in or orders placed via online; not valid on third-party delivery sites).—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
Noun
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At Garland Ranch, trails climb from the Carmel River through oak woodland, chaparral and shaded canyons with the sort of views that drew people to California in the first place.—
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
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The Colorado River Headwaters Byway is an 80-mile National Scenic Byway that winds through mountain towns, passing alpine lakes, hot springs, and canyon overlooks.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2026
Noun
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The agency said Sanchez-Munoz has brown hair, weighs 184 pounds, is 5 feet 8 inches tall, has a tattoo on his right bicep and acne scars on his face.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
19 June 2026
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David Grunfeld/The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate via AP Coni Dubois said several inches of water flooded her home overnight in Houma, southwest of New Orleans, but others in the community had worse damage.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Verb
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Why are there currently rappers from Orlando and Virginia assimilating mid-2000s NYC litefeet grooves into their sound?—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
16 June 2026
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But was Alicia suddenly having the time of her life grooving to this classic?—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Featuring a tasteful side slit that adds a playful detail and allows for a full range of movement, an adjustable waistband that provides all-day comfort, and spacious pockets for your belongings.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
17 June 2026
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The cap-sleeve tee has pintucked pleats across the chest, side slits, and a subtly relaxed fit.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
Noun
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
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If no alternative exists, set up camp in a valley, ravine, or other low-lying areas.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
Noun
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Canada has a chance to take a decisive step toward the knockouts against unfancied Qatar, with all four teams in their group level on 1 point after the Qataris earned a surprise tie with Switzerland.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process.—
Gabby Sartori,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
Verb
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Not soft, but tender enough to feel my fingers indent when gently squeezing them—perhaps two days away from being near perfectly ripe.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
23 May 2026
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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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“Notch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notch. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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