Thesaurus results for NOTCHES

notches 1 of 2

noun

plural of notch

as in chips

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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as in canyons

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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as in steps

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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notches

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verb

present tense third-person singular of notch

as in grooves

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Recent Examples of notches

Noun

This set has soft velvet fabric as well as notches to prevent clothing from slipping off. — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 2 Aug. 2026 Oracle carries a rating of Baa2 with a negative outlook, placing it just two notches above junk status. — Hugh Son, CNBC, 24 July 2026 Best Buy has Apple's best ultraportable on sale for $300, bringing the hefty $2,899 list price down a few notches to $2,599. — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 1 July 2026 Release the line from the notches and snap the trimmer head back together. — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 29 June 2026 And revision cases take the challenge up several notches. — Victoria Oliva, Allure, 23 June 2026 And if your wallet is feeling particularly flush with cash, an ambient-light-rejecting (ALR)/Fresnel screen will bump up the quality of the cinema experience by several notches. — Paul Ridden june 22, New Atlas, 22 June 2026 Hukporti is trying to turn Shamet up several notches. — Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 14 June 2026 Such a reader would be even more exasperated by The End of Everything, which turns the dial up several notches. — Literary Hub, 11 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for notches

Noun

Amazon’s growth can be directly linked to its data center chips, with the company disclosing revenue for this part of the business for the first time this year.

— Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 7 Aug. 2026
Variety snack packs refer to packs of snacks with multiple flavors of chips or cookies.

— Parents, Parents, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of chips

Noun

Explore the landscape of rolling plains, steep canyons, and family dynasties with a stake in the land that runs deep.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Aug. 2026
Propelled by strong winds and low humidity, the flames quickly spread over foothills and through canyons.

— M. R. O’Connor, New Yorker, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of canyons

Noun

What's most important is that there are undeniable strong steps and franchise mode is finally in a strong place.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
But sometimes, the editing steps outside that space – for instance, showing us all the players dancing, but omitting the music they’re being fed via earwig.

— Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of steps

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 grooves

Noun

But the Jack-o’-Lantern’s telltale gills, or long, deep slits under the cap, will set you straight, since the chicken of the woods has pores underneath instead.

— Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 6 Aug. 2026
Leg slits offer more breathability and comfort for shorter wearers.

— Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2026

Definition of slits

Noun

Rising from near the Aegean coast to 9,573-foot Mytikas, Greece’s highest peak, the mountain encompasses forests, ravines, limestone cliffs, and alpine habitat with unusually rich plant diversity.

— Bailey Berg, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
Hundreds, thousands of solar panels are distributed like macropixels among ravines, pampas, slopes, and wherever there’s room for them.

— Cristina Dorador, The Dial, 14 July 2026