Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for notching
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Much is beyond anyone’s control, but that doesn’t prevent carving out a new path.—
Dana Harris-Bridson,
IndieWire,
1 Oct. 2025 -
Woven throughout are moments of advice passed from Paltrow to Martin about individuality, self-acceptance and empowerment — layered with Martin’s perspective on carving out her own identity.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
30 Sep. 2025
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And sure enough, Hamm (a frequent SNL host himself) popped up in the audience wearing that Hawaiian shirt and bucket hat, still grooving to the music.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
4 Oct. 2025
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Two robots can be seen grooving to a light dance routine.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Sep. 2025
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Jason Dawson of the Children's Cancer Centre chiseling the bricks around the time capsule.—
Patrick Smith,
NBC news,
27 Aug. 2025
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Entrepreneurs are first pulled toward their passion in all sorts of ways—whether that be through an overbearing parent, chasing a childhood dream career, or realization that a hobby can bring in millions.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
5 Oct. 2025
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The rest of the industry wants to emulate this success, but as many editors know, chasing a trend can be a futile endeavor.—
Rebecca Ackermann,
The Atlantic,
5 Oct. 2025
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These changes coincide with Continuum, a retrospective exhibition tracing two decades of history through archival materials, fine artworks, and program milestones.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
1 Oct. 2025
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Generally, Antifa describes those in opposition to fascism and far-right neo-Nazi ideologies, tracing their roots to 20th-century resistance movements in Europe.—
Richard Hall,
Time,
27 Sep. 2025
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Both lie within crowded galaxy clusters, where their jets likely interact with million-degree hot plasma, sculpting these unusual shapes.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Oct. 2025
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Behind the scenes, both male and female red-carpet regulars are slipping into Shapetress, a serene Santa Monica studio, known for non-invasive sculpting treatments.—
Elycia Rubin,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Sep. 2025
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Despite A'ja Wilson scoring 31 points, Vegas couldn't get enough from the rest of the team and lost 90-83.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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And Michigan's third grade reading scores have been stubborn, with the proportion of students scoring proficient or higher declining significantly from 2016 to 2025, from 46% of third graders at or above proficiency a decade ago to 39% on the test this spring.—
Lily Altavena,
Freep.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Notching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notching. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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