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noun

ˈnäch How to pronounce notch (audio)
Definition of notchnext
1
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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3
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
Plus, patterns like tortoiseshell take the sophistication up an extra notch without being loud. — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 2 July 2026 Hey, if James led the Timberwolves, of all franchises, to a title, that’s another significant notch on an already remarkable resume. — Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 4 July 2026
Verb
Brazilian lightweight Mauricio Ruffy dispatched American Michael Chandler in the first round to notch his 14th career win and hand Chandler his fourth straight loss. — Zac Anderson, USA Today, 14 June 2026 When Sugano pitched through illness to notch his 150th win on May 16, the Rockies held an impromptu postgame celebration in the clubhouse at Coors Field. — Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 23 May 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
  • Intel’s Lip-Bu Tan, who met Modi last December, also signed up as a prospective buyer for chips made by Tata Electronics.
    — Kai Nicol-Schwarz,Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 4 July 2026
  • Bring along a bag of your favorite chips for dipping and enjoy!
    — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 4 July 2026
Definition of chip
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  • Flames crossed west over the Dolores River and made a push up the canyon and onto the rim, Operations Section Chief Toby Cook said in an update Saturday morning.
    — Katie Langford, Denver Post, 4 July 2026
  • Well over four million people visit each year, so those looking to avoid the masses may want to consider heading to the less-popular North Rim of the canyon.
    — Josh Laskin, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026
Definition of canyon
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  • Working with sections about 2 inches wide, wrap the hair firmly around a silk heatless curling ribbon, directing the hair away from the face.
    — Odeya Pinkus, InStyle, 8 July 2026
  • Even 6 inches of moving water can pose a serious risk of knocking you off your feet.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2026
Definition of inch
Verb
  • But when Las Vegas’s the Killers traded in the Anglophilia and new wave nostalgia of 2004’s Hot Fuss for the E Street Band grooves and Americana imagery of Sam’s Town, fans and critics were divided.
    — Al Shipley, SPIN, 29 June 2026
  • Food particles and microorganisms can become trapped in the nicks, grooves, and scratches on the board.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 28 June 2026
Definition of groove
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  • The skirt’s front slit detail looks polished, while allowing for easy movement and extra breathability.
    — Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026
  • The sleeveless gown featured a semi-sheer corset bodice with a curtain of lace foliage that cascaded down past the thigh-high slit, forming an elegant silhouette.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 5 July 2026
Definition of slit
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  • When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 July 2026
  • Reaching the wreckage proved difficult as emergency workers, backed by paramilitary forces, climbed down a steep mountainside to the ravine up to 25 meters (80 feet) deep.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 July 2026
Definition of ravine
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  • Some were finely cut feathers; others, more surprisingly, were denim in various washes that created a kind of dimensional pointillist effect unlike anything else photographed on the red steps of the Palais.
    — Amy Verner, Vogue, 6 July 2026
  • From bringing back college football to taking major steps with Madden franchise mode, the developer/publisher is delivering solid virtual gridiron experiences.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 6 July 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
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