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as in canyon
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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Recent Examples of notch
Ian Sayson, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025
The Astros notched a single and a walk off Chivilli, then Schaeffer tabbed Bird, the normally reliable right-hander who has been struggling lately with a 7.45 ERA in his previous nine games.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 3 July 2025
Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2025
The team’s quarterback competition will turn up a notch in training camp.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2025
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Noun
The 76-year-old tycoon, who’s notched a respectable track record of reviving ailing businesses, exudes confidence.
—Ian Sayson, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025
The Astros notched a single and a walk off Chivilli, then Schaeffer tabbed Bird, the normally reliable right-hander who has been struggling lately with a 7.45 ERA in his previous nine games.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 3 July 2025
Verb
The cost estimate, provided to The Times on Monday by the county chief executive office, will necessitate more belt-tightening for a government that’s running out of notches.
—Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2025
The team’s quarterback competition will turn up a notch in training camp.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for notch
Noun
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Built on the same Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 chip and 8GB of RAM as the Quest 3, the 3S boasts high-fidelity hand tracking, full-color passthrough and improved thermal efficiency.—
Anna Tingley,
Variety,
1 July 2025
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Everyone has a smartphone and a digital banking app, and the data centers loaded with Nvidia or AMD chips can easily handle the computing requirements.—
Steven Dudash,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
Noun
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Unlike that other world-famous attraction, this majestic canyon system inside the Daniel Boone National Forest is just a two-hour drive from Louisville.—
Amanda Hancock,
The Courier-Journal,
2 July 2025
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One of its most scenic routes cuts through a dramatic river canyon.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
2 July 2025
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The storms could cause hail up to 2 inches in diameter.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
8 July 2025
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The area received at least 10 inches of rain, per San Antonio outlet KSAT.—
Adam Carlson,
People.com,
7 July 2025
Verb
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The point of post-Lorde pop isn’t to get faceless crowds grooving mindlessly.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
27 June 2025
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Or, plan your own: head to the park with a couple of buddies and groove to your favorite tunes until dark.—
Corey Buhay,
Outside Online,
19 June 2025
Noun
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Mayan stelae and Melanesian slit gongs share the sunlight from a sloped glass wall abutting Central Park which has been specially reëngineered to protect photosensitive works.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
30 June 2025
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Tate McRae appeared at the F1 premiere in London in a black custom Balenciaga gown with a dramatic slit and tie at the waist.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
25 June 2025
Noun
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2025
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Still, leaping over a 100-foot ravine with a baby clinging to your back seems like a daring choice.—
Skylar Knight,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 June 2025
Noun
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After the fire is fully contained, the next step is to control it.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
5 July 2025
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This step is especially helpful if your towels are heavily soiled or have a strong musty odor.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
5 July 2025
Verb
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The autopsy report said Austin Turner's skull was indented and there was internal bleeding around his brain.—
Craig Shoup,
The Tennessean,
6 June 2024
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The handle has microdots indented at the major pressure points, providing extra grip, as well as giving the perfect balance and weight to make holiday food prep a breeze.—
Chelsea Davis,
Forbes,
25 Nov. 2024
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“Notch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://x0upouf933.proxynodejs.usequeue.com/thesaurus/notch. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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