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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
David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Mar. 2025
And while many brands are hosting Sleep Week sales, the brand is kicking it up a notch with an entire month’s worth of sales.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2025
Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
The Appalachian State graduate notched 25 inside-20 punts on the year, too.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Anvari and Gillies ratchet up the tension several notches by introducing another car on the road with Alice, prompting more rash decisions.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Mar. 2025
And while many brands are hosting Sleep Week sales, the brand is kicking it up a notch with an entire month’s worth of sales.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2025
Verb
Joe Bean built Wheaton College’s men’s soccer program into a national powerhouse during his 37 years as head coach, winning two national titles, finishing as runners-up two other times and notching some 23 conference championships.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
The Appalachian State graduate notched 25 inside-20 punts on the year, too.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for notch
Noun
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The purple hue is the result of the delamination of the phosphor-silicon layer in the streetlights' LED chips.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2025
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Intel shares are down nearly 49% over the past year, driven by concerns about the company’s spending on new chip factories and its minuscule market share in chips for artificial intelligence.—
Kif Leswing,
CNBC,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Smallmouths are also impacting rainbow and brown trout, two other non-natives that are managed closely in the canyon.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
13 Mar. 2025
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With its warm wood planking, plentiful resting areas, and plantings of long, waving grasses, the park, no matter how crowded, feels like a calm canyon snaking through crumbling tenements and monumental skyscrapers, offering occasional glimpses of the Hudson River beyond.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Depending on the tulip variety, spacing should be 3 to 6 inches apart.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
21 Mar. 2025
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Oregon is expected to be hit with 10 inches of snow in the mountains during the day and into the evening Friday.—
Kenton Gewecke,
ABC News,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Now, a few months away from his 63rd birthday, Cox is a tastemaker with an authoritative ear who makes audiences groove.—
Kalia Richardson,
Rolling Stone,
24 Mar. 2025
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Snow sings about getting her princess groove back, butts heads with her Evil Queen stepmother (a campy Gal Gadot) and gets a little help from her short new friends.—
Brian Truitt,
USA TODAY,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Lighter scratches only touch the surface while moderate to deep scratches can usually be felt by sticking your fingernail in the slit to determine how deep the scratch really is.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2025
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Remember when Angelina Jolie went viral for her leg-bearing slit at the 2012 Oscars?—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Mar. 2025
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Baboons respond with sharp warning cries that echo through the ravine.—
Julia Eskins,
Vogue,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Instead of inching toward 30/30 seasons, all three took a step backward.—
John Romano,
Orlando Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2025
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Style your pair with straight-leg jeans, day dresses, or casual skirts to keep your look feeling fresh, especially on days when you’re bound to get plenty of steps.—
Nina Derwin,
Glamour,
19 Mar. 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://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notch. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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