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Recent Examples of Synonyms for notching
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To maintain order, police are also launching a road safety checkpoint on Highway 80, carving out emergency lanes on main roads and shuttering the 14th and 16th Street parking lots.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
15 Apr. 2026 -
Once overshadowed by its famous neighbor, Mobile is carving out its own culinary identity with historic flavors and a growing national spotlight.—
Anne Byrn,
Southern Living,
11 Apr. 2026
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The machine performed a routine of dance moves along with human dancers, grooving to the tune of popular Imagine Dragons soundtrack Believer.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Mar. 2026
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Netflix‘s KPop Demon Hunters singing voice stars took the stage at the BAFTA Film Awards in London on Sunday evening, getting a game crowd grooving.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Feb. 2026
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Monroe County High School students are chiseling a marble sculpture for America's 250th birthday, guided by an internationally renowned artist and supported by their community.—
Ray Padilla,
Louisville Courier Journal,
11 Feb. 2026
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Then the hard work began, like a sculptor chiseling a block of marble into a work of art.—
Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Jan. 2026
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Towns recorded his first block just before halftime, chasing Atlanta’s Nickeil Alexander-Walker down for a rejection of his driving layup attempt.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
20 Apr. 2026
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Pennsylvania authorities are asking for the public’s help in identifying a violent mob of teens accused of chasing a college student into a campus residence hall and attacking them over the weekend.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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Large images from those defining moments filled the venue stage, tracing a career that has crossed stand-up, television and film.—
Jonathan Landrum Jr,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
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Tahini is a creamy paste made from ground sesame seeds, with origins tracing back to ancient Persia.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2026
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Here, travelers can explore streets lined with artisan workshops and visit the Museum of Marble Crafts, which honors the island's rich sculpting heritage.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Apr. 2026
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Then grab a sharp pair of pruners and get to work sculpting.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Apr. 2026
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Lucia Kendall Has made quite the impression since making her debut in October, from scoring her first goal in the 2-0 against Ghana in December to holding her own in the No 10 position against Spain’s midfield in midweek.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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The Golden Knights, who twice trailed before scoring three third-period goals, have not lost in regulation since John Tortorella (8-0-1) took over as coach.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Notching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notching. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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