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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
Frederick Dreier, Outside, 11 Feb. 2026
As if the hype surrounding BTS‘ upcoming fifth studio album, Arirang, wasn’t already sky high after the K-pop supergroup’s nearly four-year hiatus, producer Diplo just amped things up a few more notches.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 10 Feb. 2026
Brom Hoban, Austin American Statesman, 18 Jan. 2026
The 42-year-old McDaniel finished with a 35-33 record and failed to notch a postseason victory in his four seasons in Miami.
—Dianna Russini, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Lægreid’s act is more than a few notches toward the latter.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 11 Feb. 2026
As if the hype surrounding BTS‘ upcoming fifth studio album, Arirang, wasn’t already sky high after the K-pop supergroup’s nearly four-year hiatus, producer Diplo just amped things up a few more notches.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 10 Feb. 2026
Verb
Victor Shitsama and Paige Hofstad topped a field of nearly 5,000 runners in Sunday morning’s Spurs Austin International Half Marathon, taking advantage of the clear cold weather and fast downhill course to notch convincing victories in the men's and women's fiels.
—Brom Hoban, Austin American Statesman, 18 Jan. 2026
The 42-year-old McDaniel finished with a 35-33 record and failed to notch a postseason victory in his four seasons in Miami.
—Dianna Russini, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for notch
Noun
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Arista’s role in the AI infrastructure boom is in providing the Ethernet switching technology that connects powerful chips together.—
Kristina Partsinevelos,Ari Levy,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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Demand for the minerals needed for everything from smartphones to computer chips and batteries is sky high, but mining has always struggled with uncertainty about the true nature of underground discoveries.—
Alexis Akwagyiram,
semafor.com,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Travel through passes and canyons could become dangerous, and be alert for rock slides and mud slides.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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Rock and mud slides are possible near steep terrain and along canyon roads.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Oc Register,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.—
Ryan Murphy,
IndyStar,
19 Feb. 2026
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All other bags must be clear and no larger than 12-by-12-by-6 inches.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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After centuries of use, the board bore grooves and marks left by real human hands moving real pieces across its surface.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
19 Feb. 2026
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The event brings together 85 La Grange area students — most from Western Springs District 101— and 85 students from the Off the Street Club in Chicago will pair up to enjoy activities such as an obstacle course, face painting and grooving to music from a DJ.—
Hank Beckman,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Luciana wore a strapless black dress with a slit in the back, black heels, and chandelier earrings, while Matt wore a gray suit for the occasion.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
11 Feb. 2026
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The sleeveless top has a roomy silhouette with side slits, while the pants are slightly flared and cropped above the ankle.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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The area has deep ravines and dense vegetation.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The first step requires Ilana to change into a robe, undressing on top of pads placed on the floor so each item of clothing can be packaged into separate bags and collected as evidence.—
Senior Television,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Despite a step-out and a fall on his first two quads, Japan’s Yuma Kagiyama skated the rest of his free program more cleanly and earned his second Olympic silver.—
Alice Fang,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 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 20 Feb. 2026.
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