notching (up)

verb

Definition of notching (up)next
present participle of notch (up)
as in achieving
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. achieving
  2. winning
  3. attaining
  4. gaining
  5. making
Verb
  • The goal of a successful exit includes financial gain, strategic transition, and achieving personal goals.
    Melissa Houston, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • As healthcare providers and suppliers position themselves to succeed in the race to value, their ability to utilize data and advanced technology will determine their success in navigating this complex landscape and achieving sustainable growth.
    Premier Contributor, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of achieving
Verb
  • Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan shared a statement on the New Jersey native winning the award.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Career Achievement Awards will be presented to Oscar-winning original Star Wars editor Paul Hirsch and Maysie Hoy, whose credits include The Six Triple Eight and multiple Dolly Parton telefilms.
    Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of winning
Verb
  • Seventy-one percent of Gen-Z respondents expressed optimism about attaining financial success during their lifetimes.
    Jack Kelly, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
  • Engaging in these practices can help advance Americans’ goal of attaining a more perfect union.
    Elizabeth M. Reese / Made by History, TIME, 26 Nov. 2024
Definition of attaining
Verb
  • This unique construction method allows for a material that retains the hardness and scratch-resistance of ceramic while gaining the shock-absorbing properties of fiberglass.
    Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Marketers used it to test landing pages, ads and website copy, gaining valuable insights by comparing metrics like click-through rates and conversions.
    Dan Rogers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of gaining
Verb
  • These values guide decision making and unite your team, especially during crises.
    Nazar Gulyk, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • That might be the difference between making the playoffs and not making the playoffs.
    Sahadev Sharma, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of making
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“Notching (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notching%20%28up%29. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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