notches 1 of 2

noun

Definition of notchesnext
plural of notch
1
as in chips
a V-shaped cut usually on an edge or a surface lifted up the fence rail and positioned it in the notch cut into the post

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2
as in canyons
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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3
as in steps
an individual part of a process, series, or ranking sales for the album increased, and it moved up another notch on the music charts

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notches

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of notch
as in grooves

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  1. canyons
  2. valleys
  3. chapters
  4. carves
  5. gaps
Noun
  • Valleys and canyons can transform into wind tunnels in these extreme conditions.
    Rong-Gong Lin II, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
  • The Film AlUla shorts germinated from the AlUla Creates program at Film AlUla, the film commission for the swathe of northwest Saudi Arabia roughly the size of Belgium that also comprises a lush oasis and vast sandstone canyons.
    Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of canyons
Noun
  • Winds of 35 to 45 mph in the valleys and gusts of 50 to 65 mph in the mountains will help fan any fires that do develop quickly and may reduce visibility with blowing smoke and dust adding to travel concerns in the region.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The sprinter found support, during her trek across her dark valleys, through a consistent commitment to therapy.
    Essence, Essence, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of valleys
Noun
  • Instead of formulating the book with dish after dish, chapters begin with a core recipe to provide a jumping off point for a few days of meals.
    The Bon Appétit and Epicurious Staffs, Bon Appétit, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The bulk of the game revolves around exploring historically rich areas like Vatican City or Egypt, with some chapters playing in movie-like linear fashion while others opening to a more free-play experience.
    Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of chapters
Verb
  • This little journal carves out those moments in an approachable way, with short prompts that are meant to take only a few minutes to answer but that can help bring her mind to the present and fill her with gratitude and intention.
    Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Every year my birthday falls right before, the day after, or on Thanksgiving, my family carves out a part of the day to celebrate me.
    Macie Stump, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2024
Definition of carves
Noun
  • On the one hand, fewer employees pursuing traditional leadership tracks can create gaps in decision-making, team development, and operational consistency.
    Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Report Notes Staffing Problem The task force found that Thomas Crooks, the gunman in Butler, Pennsylvania, exploited security gaps caused by insufficient staffing and resources.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of gaps
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