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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for notch (up)
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To achieve this balance, plant clematis between a fence and other plant materials to shade the base of the vine.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2025 -
The stock market finally went up, achieving 1929 levels in the 1950s.—
Brian Domitrovic,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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The jackpot was the largest prize ever won in the history of Kentucky.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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Count Fleet, ridden by Johnny Longden, wins the Kentucky Derby by three lengths over Blue Swords. 1948 — Citation, ridden by Eddie Arcaro, wins the Kentucky Derby by 3½ lengths over Coaltown.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
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The teen's beatification took place in 2020, meaning the pope declared the teen attained the blessedness of heaven, and Acutis was given the title of Blessed.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, inflation cooled in March, putting price increases well below a peak attained in 2022, fresh data last week showed.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2025
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Leonard gained the zone and found Anthony Beauvillier for a one-time pass to Strome alone in the slot.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2025
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Spanish-language media giant TelevisaUnivision said its first quarter swung to a profit as the company reduced expenses and saw its streaming business gain traction, even as key areas of revenue experienced declines.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
24 Apr. 2025
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But the fasteners used in most projects are made in China, and those prices have risen nearly 70% in anticipation of tariffs, Prchal said.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2025
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By the end of the episode, Ellie and Dina had made it to Seattle and were preparing to enter the city under the misguided impression that WLF was a relatively insignificant force.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Notch (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notch%20%28up%29. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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