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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
Emma Guillen, People.com, 2 Feb. 2025
Earnings season ramps up another notch next week to start February, forcing investors to wade through a barrage of quarterly results amid ongoing policy uncertainty that promises upheaval for an already choppy stock market.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 31 Jan. 2025
Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 12 Feb. 2025
The Blackhawks went on to win 6-2, with Donato posting two goals and two assists, Bedard notching a goal and an assist, and Slaggert wreaking general havoc on the forecheck.
—Mark Lazerus, The Athletic, 8 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The Drop Vegan Leather Mini Dress Take your LBD up a notch with a faux leather mini.
—Emma Guillen, People.com, 2 Feb. 2025
Earnings season ramps up another notch next week to start February, forcing investors to wade through a barrage of quarterly results amid ongoing policy uncertainty that promises upheaval for an already choppy stock market.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 31 Jan. 2025
Verb
Posts about Yale and Princeton have notched hundreds of likes, too.
—Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 12 Feb. 2025
The Blackhawks went on to win 6-2, with Donato posting two goals and two assists, Bedard notching a goal and an assist, and Slaggert wreaking general havoc on the forecheck.
—Mark Lazerus, The Athletic, 8 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for notch
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Near-field communication chips are small silicon chips that enable wireless communication between two electronic devices.—
Jackie Berardo,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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In his review of this Alienware m16 R2 gaming laptop, our expert called out the long battery life and strong gaming and productivity performance from the powerful RTX 4070 graphics chip and Core Ultra 7 processor.—
Jade Chung-Lee,
PCMAG,
20 Feb. 2025
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Several viewpoints offer vertigo-inducing views into the canyon and the river far below.—
Joe Yogerst,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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Critics also point to the way the stunning property is used, with the ocean not coming into play enough and the large canyon only really being used on one hole.—
Brody Miller,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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Male anglerfish are small − only about one inch − and are not predatory.—
Greta Cross,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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In the garden or in a container, this tidy, carefree evergreen forms a mound about 12 inches high and 18 inches wide.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2025
Verb
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As Patrick answered questions with an NFL reporter, Jackson accidentally grooved into the shot.—
Ilana Frost,
People.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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Yankovic then joins a pianist on his instrument for the second, backed by a full band and Clairo herself grooving along to the melody behind them.—
Rania Aniftos,
Billboard,
6 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Hang the orange wheel on the rim of the glass using the cut slit, and dust with nutmeg.—
Jeff Burkhart,
The Mercury News,
19 Feb. 2025
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Bottoms include barrel-leg trouser jeans and a straight midi skirt with a side slit, which can be layered or worn separately.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The Gorge is monitored by two snipers on annual rotations, each stationed on opposite sides of the ravine.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
13 Feb. 2025
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These structures dot a ravine that functioned as a natural route between the nearby coast and other inland settlements, archaeologists said.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
31 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Every once in a while, a quick step would find a sliver and space, and the scene would shift direction, bringing a new possibility that something big might happen.—
Louisa Thomas,
The New Yorker,
23 Feb. 2025
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The smartest career reinventions happen when people reposition their strengths, rethink their value, and take small, strategic steps instead of making drastic changes.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 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 27 Feb. 2025.
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