notched (up)

verb

Definition of notched (up)next
past tense of notch (up)
as in achieved
to obtain (as a goal) through effort a stunning performance that notched up a second Academy Award for the actor

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  1. won
  2. attained
  3. gained
  4. made
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  • In their first season joining a conference, Army (11-1) won the American Athletic Conference this season and took down Tulane in the conference championship game last Saturday, 35-14.
    Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Since the inception of the FedEx Cup in 2007, nine players have won the FedEx Cup and Player of the Year in the same season.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of won
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  • Those policies could modestly improve the outlook for domestic steelmakers by hiking prices, boosting revenue and increasing employment, though the benefits would not lift the sector to the heights attained in its heyday, experts told ABC News.
    Max Zahn, ABC News, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Income is income, while true wealth of the multiple millions and billions variety is attained through equity, not income.
    John Tamny, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of attained
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  • Junior quarterback Joshua Suarez passed for 293 yards and four touchdown in the regional final for Palmdale, which faces a tough task on defense going against a team with two running backs who have gained more than 1,500 yards each.
    Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • This year’s Women to Watch list includes several more political leaders who have just recently gained or are poised to potentially attain power in months ahead.
    Erin Spencer Sairam, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of gained
Verb
  • These differences in implementation suggest that while progress is being made, full parity in gaming representation has not yet been achieved.
    Lindsey Darvin, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • About Forbes Forbes champions success by celebrating those who have made it, and those who aspire to make it.
    Forbes Press Releases, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Notched (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notched%20%28up%29. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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