NOTCH (UP) Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

notch (up)

verb

Definition of notch (up)

as in to achieve

to obtain (as a goal) through effort a stunning performance that notched up a second Academy Award for the actor

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The American supermarket, with its endless array of products and innovations like the shopping cart and barcodes, has achieved an almost mythical status around the world.

— Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
A bit geeky and has achieved great things in his career, but could probably walk down the street and not be recognised.

— Tim Spiers, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of achieve

Verb

In the last few years, Penn State’s singular focus – to win a national championship – clouded everything else.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
The club was rebuilding after the 1958 Munich air disaster but won a first post-Munich trophy, the FA Cup, earlier that year.

— Andy Mitten, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of win

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The goal needing to be attained was being a Jew, a citizen, and a German all at the same time.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2026
What came to me was a simple but valuable intuition that healing is not about attaining the grace of God, but about the loving freedom that comes from reflecting God!

— Dilshad Khambatta Eames, Christian Science Monitor, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of attain

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As the perfumery acknowledges, these collaborations allow the brand to gain exposure in other creative spheres while also creating a product that is reflective of both specialties.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2026
During last week’s earnings call, FanDuel’s parent company, Flutter, noted its prediction market platform can gain customers faster in states where sportsbooks are still under scrutiny.

— Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of gain

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Heavy deposits could collapse roofs, contaminate water, damage machinery, bury crops, disrupt power networks, and make roads difficult to use.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 12 Aug. 2026
Howard said that the cuts are designed to help the organization make its operations break even.

— Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026

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notch (up)

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