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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
Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2025
Service, heretofore professional, notches up a tick.
—Jason Gay, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2025
David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2025
Plus, the notch where the ACL sits tends to be a bit more narrow in women than men, potentially increasing the risk for tearing.
—Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 31 July 2025
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Noun
Through July, 22 states from the Mississippi Valley to the East Coast have notched their muggiest start to summer since 1981, when the dataset of dew point temperatures used for CNN’s analysis began.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2025
Service, heretofore professional, notches up a tick.
—Jason Gay, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2025
Verb
If the Dolphins’ run game can step it up a notch this year, with Wright, Gordon and camp standout Alexander Mattison complementing Achane, Hill understands the value that presents in opening things up for himself and Waddle on the outside.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2025
Plus, the notch where the ACL sits tends to be a bit more narrow in women than men, potentially increasing the risk for tearing.
—Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for notch
Noun
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Compared to chocolate bars, chips usually have less cocoa butter content and more stabilizers.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Aug. 2025
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How To Serve Peach Salsa Pita chips are another good option.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The same button allows the driver to summon V-mode for canyon carving and track days.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
31 July 2025
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Excellent guide/driver combos take guests off-roading on geological Big 5 safari drives to see salt flats, geysers at 14,000 feet, canyons and dunes that rival Jordan and Utah, and a string of volcanoes that make this part of Chile one of the most active sites in the world.—
Laura Dannen Redman,
Robb Report,
28 July 2025
Noun
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Small clutch bags no larger than 4.5 by 6.5 inches with or without a handle or strap.—
Andy Humbles,
The Tennessean,
12 Aug. 2025
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According to the South Florida Water Management District, Palm Beach County has had 65% of normal rainfall for the year thus far — more than 12 inches below normal.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Its broad surface is grooved by a web of veins, like a leaf’s is.—
Zoë Schlanger,
The Atlantic,
23 July 2025
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Disney Princesses Pocahontas, Snow White, Jasmine and Merida also wave to the crowd as dancers groove to brand new songs created just for the occasion.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
17 July 2025
Noun
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Ciara at 39 brings unapologetic glamour with body-conscious fits and daring slits.—
Karissa Mitchell,
Essence,
18 Aug. 2025
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Gomez posed in soft pink satin lingerie with lace detailing and a thigh-high slit.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
16 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Most of Camp 25 happened to be spread along the bottom of a ravine.—
Charles Pellegrino,
Rolling Stone,
6 Aug. 2025
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But the armed groups that succeeded him still control huge swathes of the surrounding hills, where the Garcia ravine that claimed Sara Millerey weaves around dusty apartment blocks.—
Ladan Anoushfar,
CNN Money,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Sending a follow-up email that confirms everyone’s commitments and outlines next steps.—
Bihag Karnani,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Other southern states that offer such licenses include Louisiana, Mississippi and Georgia, and several other states are also taking steps toward implementing digital programs of their own.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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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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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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“Notch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notch. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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