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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
Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 May 2026
Over the past five games she’s kicked it up another notch, with Kelsey Plum, Wilson and Caitlin Clark the only players in the WNBA averaging more than her 22 points per game.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 May 2026
Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2026
Since the decline prompted by the surprise start of the Iran war, the S&P 500 has rebounded over 13% to, as of mid-day on April 17, notch an all-time record of 7140.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2026
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Noun
From sauces and drizzles to fresh and cooked toppings, each of these creative ideas will bring your easy frozen dinner up a notch.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 May 2026
Over the past five games she’s kicked it up another notch, with Kelsey Plum, Wilson and Caitlin Clark the only players in the WNBA averaging more than her 22 points per game.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 May 2026
Verb
With grilling season just around the corner, the cost of ground beef is now kissing the $7 mark, jumping another 24 cents from March to notch a new record.
—Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2026
Since the decline prompted by the surprise start of the Iran war, the S&P 500 has rebounded over 13% to, as of mid-day on April 17, notch an all-time record of 7140.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for notch
Noun
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In July 2023, firefighters battled a blaze on the property for four days after a conveyor belt fire spread to bark chip piles and structures, according to local fire and rescue officials.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Asian chip stocks have soared in recent months amid a global shortage for the technology that underpins the AI boom.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
29 May 2026
Noun
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In December 2017, Said took some of his executives on a corporate retreat on the Iranian island of Qeshm, a fishing community with salt caves, mangrove forests, and dramatic canyons.—
Bozorgmehr Sharafedin,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2026
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The canyons are layered with color; evergreen junipers and chartreuse shrubs blanket the ground.—
Julia Sayers Gokhale,
Midwest Living,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Not at this pace Listed at 7 feet 4 inches, Wembanyama has 3 inches on all-time leading rebounder Wilt Chamberlain.—
Ramon Padilla,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Check the soil’s moisture, and water if the top few inches are dry.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Matty Cash, not grooving but with a beer in hand and a grin plastered across his face, stopped to speak.—
Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
22 May 2026
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The crowd-pleaser — distributed by Universal internationally and Lionsgate domestically — moved and grooved back to first place on domestic and global charts as well, a remarkable feat in its fourth weekend of release.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
17 May 2026
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The dress included a knotted element at the waist, the base of the neckline, which flowed into a breezy skirt with a slit at the front.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
28 May 2026
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Striking a dramatic pose, the Kiss of the Spider Woman actress stuck her leg out, showing off a thigh-high slit and a pair of towering gold stilettos.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
28 May 2026
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,
30 May 2026
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
28 May 2026
Noun
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Here are some reasons for curling tomato leaves and next steps to take to save your crop.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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Miami reaching the national title game was a major step for a program that had been in a 20-year slumber.—
Bruce Feldman,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
Verb
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All are distinctive, all indented subtly with Butler's happy-but-dead-eyed Bigface logo.—
Pete Cottell,
Wired News,
24 Nov. 2025
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The event was indented to take place from June 28-30, 2024 at the Thompson Motor Speedway, according to the Office of the Attorney General.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
17 July 2025
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“Notch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notch. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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