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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
Rosemary Rossi, Variety, 27 May 2025
Entertainment For the milestone celebration, the parades, shows, and nighttime spectaculars have been dialed up a notch.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2025
C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 29 May 2025
Alibaba’s quarterly revenue also missed estimates, although JD.com notched a beat, buoyed by a government trade-in scheme focused on its strongest categories, including home appliances and electronics.
—Reuters, CNN Money, 27 May 2025
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Noun
And this season, which returns on NBC May 27, the spectacle is kicked up yet another notch.
—Rosemary Rossi, Variety, 27 May 2025
Entertainment For the milestone celebration, the parades, shows, and nighttime spectaculars have been dialed up a notch.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2025
Verb
Edwards notched two in his time in Cincinnati, while Bench earned 10.
—C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 29 May 2025
Alibaba’s quarterly revenue also missed estimates, although JD.com notched a beat, buoyed by a government trade-in scheme focused on its strongest categories, including home appliances and electronics.
—Reuters, CNN Money, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for notch
Noun
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For example, the White House warned US companies against using AI chips made by China’s national tech champion Huawei.—
Samantha Waldenberg,
CNN Money,
6 June 2025
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Think: common combos like cheese and crackers, fruit and nuts, chips and guac, or chips and salsa.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
6 June 2025
Noun
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The beautiful undulating canyons have been sculpted by water and time and offer a peacefulness rarely found elsewhere – but watch out for the rattlesnakes and scorpions.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
7 June 2025
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Another attraction different from its neighbors, Santa Rosa’s Lobo Canyon is reported to feature spectacular sandstone cliffs, but the trek to the canyon is described by the Park Service as a strenuous 9.6-mile round-trip hike.—
Paul Bersebach,
Oc Register,
4 June 2025
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The storms are packing marble-sized hail (0.5 inches) and wind gusts of up to 50 mph.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 June 2025
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The crinoid has between 20 and 22 arms that can reach up to 5.5 inches long, according to the study.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
Verb
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Snow sings about getting her princess groove back, butts heads with her Evil Queen stepmother (a campy Gal Gadot) and gets a little help from her short new friends.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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But these two have not really found a relaxed family groove yet.—
Noel Murray,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
Noun
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Later that evening, Henson appeared in a sculptural brown gown with a dramatic shoulder detail and high slit.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
4 June 2025
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Sheryl Lee Ralph Sheryl Lee Ralph attended the 2025 Gotham Television Awards in N.Y.C. in a black gown with a square neckline and thigh-high slit.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
3 June 2025
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,
8 June 2025
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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,
7 June 2025
Noun
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In an exclusive clip from the film (below), the jury tries to retrace Sophie’s steps, and imagine her state of mind, on the night she was murdered.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2025
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Top aides found refuge at friendly think tanks to plot the next steps.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
10 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 18 Jun. 2025.
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