NOTCHED (UP) Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

notched (up)

verb

past tense of notch (up)

as in achieved

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 extremely high temperatures required could only be achieved using charcoal.

— ABC News, ABC News, 27 July 2026
Brie Larson's 2016 casting as Captain Marvel introduced the MCU's first solo female lead who later achieved a billion-dollar film.

— Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026

Definition of achieved

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Even Telemundo’s legendary soccer narrator Cantor, has attained cross-over appeal, recently starring in a Coors Light commercial.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026
All new sign-ups automatically receive Influencer status, while the Ambassador tier requires spending a minimum of $5,000 on the card in a year and the fanciest Icon designation can only be attained with a $15,000 annual spend.

— Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 17 July 2026

Definition of attained

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Other projects to return and restore tribal lands have gained momentum in recent years.

— Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 28 July 2026
Were the war to end tomorrow, Ukraine would have lost territory but gained military partnerships and significant investments, along with a new engine for its security and economic future.

— Thomas Nagorski, Time, 27 July 2026

Definition of gained

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The City of Yes plan swept aside cumbersome zoning rules and made office buildings completed as recently as 1990 eligible for conversion in most of Manhattan and parts of other boroughs.

— Andrew Rice, Curbed, 23 July 2026
Owner Dan Weinberger told the Star-Telegram while a lot of progress has been made to accommodate more people, there are still a few finishing touches that need to be completed.

— Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026

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