NOTCHING (UP) Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

notching (up)

verb

present participle of notch (up)

as in achieving

to obtain (as a goal) through effort a stunning performance that notched up a second Academy Award for the actor

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Bruce McLaren was a legendary New Zealand racing driver, engineer and designer regarded as one of the most brilliant, versatile minds in motorsport history, achieving rare success simultaneously as a world-class driver and a visionary constructor.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 11 July 2026
Saturday’s flight is a step forward for Japan in achieving the technology needed to develop a lower cost successor to the country’s current mainstay, single-use H3 series.

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 July 2026

Definition of achieving

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Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms beat six opponents in the May Democratic primary for governor, winning 56% of the vote and avoiding a runoff.

— Sophia Eppley, AJC.com, 16 July 2026
This is still the best superhero movie ever made, with Heath Ledger delivering a legendary (and posthumous Oscar-winning) performance as the Joker that looms over every frame, despite the character only appearing in 33 of the film’s 152 minutes.

— James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2026

Definition of winning

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But attaining and maintaining security also rests on a more reliable bedrock, that of common values and respectful communication.

— The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 7 July 2026
In turn, many participants—after getting a taste of our approach—come back to us for more support in hopes of attaining What Works Cities Certification.

— Rochelle Haynes, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026

Definition of attaining

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Monthly events like their floral arrangement workshop and cocktail classes create a space where people can enjoy an experience while gaining new skills and knowledge.

— Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026
The culinary team regularly meets with Longwood Gardens botanists in the Idea Garden, gaining inspiration from the ingredients grown there.

— Don Tse, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026

Definition of gaining

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His removal sparked public protests and discord within the Ukrainian military, with Fedorov making an outspoken attack on the chief of the armed forces, General Oleksandr Syrskyi, on Thursday.

— Tim Lister, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
The Three Lions were just six minutes away from making their first World Cup final since 1966.

— Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026

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