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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Officials said achieving Connecticut’s ambitious goals are important for curbing the costly impacts of climate change.

— Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 13 Nov. 2026
Krill released three albums and a handful of EPs, achieving cult status within the northeastern indie-rock scene.

— Marissa Lorusso, Pitchfork, 13 Nov. 2026

Definition of achieving

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Five takeaways from the Miami Heat’s 115-109 win over the Utah Jazz (1-10) on Tuesday night at Delta Center to clinch a winning 3-2 five-game West Coast trip.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2026
Going forward, Budd’s race will be one of the most expensive in 2028 and will be a test of whether Democrats can expand their foothold in the South after winning seats in South Carolina and possibly Mississippi.

— David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of winning

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Escapes interceptor, greater range During the initial testing in May 2019, the missile had a range of 150-260 miles (240-420 kilometers), attaining a maximum height on the ballistic trajectory of 30-37 miles (50-60 km).

— Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026
Beyond attaining eternal beloved status by Cubs fans for finally bringing a World Series title back to the North Side, their run to immortality had a profound impact on multiple levels.

— Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of attaining

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For foreign intelligence services, gaining visibility into Nvidia’s hardware roadmap, advanced packaging methods, or executive decision-making would represent a major strategic breakthrough.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 9 Nov. 2026
Penn State's offense dominated third downs early, gaining an average of 17 yards on their six first-half third downs and finishing 7-for-14 on third down and 2-for-3 on fourth down.

— CBS News, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of gaining

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The goal is to create an individual arrangement that provides support without making assumptions or singling the person out.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 12 Nov. 2026
Fahey said the appeal reflects a broader shift in Democratic messaging, away from making Trump the central issue and toward challenging him to deliver on his own economic promises.

— Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 12 Nov. 2026

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