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noun

ˈnäch How to pronounce notch (audio)
Definition of notchnext
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as in chip
a V-shaped cut usually on an edge or a surface lifted up the fence rail and positioned it in the notch cut into the post

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2
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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as in inch
an individual part of a process, series, or ranking sales for the album increased, and it moved up another notch on the music charts

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notch

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verb

as in to groove

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Recent Examples of notch
Noun
In the Middle East, deadly attacks on vessels in the Gulf of Oman and the Red Sea have pushed worries over supply disruptions up another notch. — Justina Lee, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2026 Little Death jostles the spear, satisfied, and carves a fifteenth notch into the wall. — Jp Mangalindan, Time, 10 Aug. 2026
Verb
This movie looks to notch the third-biggest opening weekend domestically of Nolan’s impressive career and the best outside of the Batman franchise, behind The Dark Knight Rises with $160 million and 2008’s The Dark Knight at $158 million. — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 19 July 2026 The fans inside Gainbridge Fieldhouse gathered to watch Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever notch a win over the league’s best defense. — Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for notch
Recent Examples of Synonyms for notch
  1. chip
  2. canyon
  3. inch
  4. groove
  5. slit
  6. ravine
  7. step
  8. indent
Noun
  • Rare earth metals come to mind, magnets come to mind, and all the gears and actuators and chips and so forth.
    — John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Nvidia has been facing the soaring costs of memory chips, which are essential for its GPUs and systems.
    — Michelle Fox, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of chip
Noun
  • Scientists may have uncovered evidence of a colossal ancient cliff that stretched across much of North America and helped expose rocks now visible deep inside the Grand Canyon hundreds of millions of years before the modern canyon formed.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Step right off the property onto miles of scenic hiking and mountain biking trails, or ride the complimentary gondola down to historic downtown for instant access to iconic box-canyon treks, cascading waterfalls and world-class fly fishing.
    — Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of canyon
Noun
  • Each 27x14x15-inch bag has a 24-gallon capacity, can accommodate up to 100 pounds, and can be used for longer-term storage, too.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2026
  • That is technically true but completely beside the point, the public health equivalent of noting that the tide has only crept up a few inches while standing in a basement that is starting to flood.
    — A.J. Russo, Baltimore Sun, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of inch
Verb
  • Each one is see-through, so all the contents are organized but still in view, and the lids feature grooves for secure stacking.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Oswalt grooved a get-me-over fastball for a strike, then Mueller drilled a hard ground ball that third baseman Morgan Ensberg stabbed.
    — Stephen J. Nesbitt, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of groove
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  • Cut a piece of felt to fit the top of a canning jar and make a slit in the center as shown.
    — Jodi Levine, Parents, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The straight silhouette looks put-together with minimal effort, while staying easy to move around in thanks to a subtle back slit.
    — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of slit
Noun
  • Santa Cruz Police Department The driver and another occupant ran away into a nearby ravine where a K-9 officer was used to apprehend the driver.
    — Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The driver ran from the disabled SUV into a nearby ravine but was arrested after officers sent a police dog to capture him, police said.
    — Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of ravine
Noun
  • Anyone in Livingston County who believes they've been exposed is asked to capture the bat, report the exposure by filling out a form on the health department's website and call department staff at 517‑552‑6882 for testing guidance and next steps.
    — Nicholas Lentz, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Kanter Freedom, standing, held his arms out and took one step on the court as security and a handful of Sky players moved in between the two.
    — Jay Cohen, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of step
Verb
  • 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
  • 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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