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
Verb
  • Chappell Roan, who many see as this year’s Grammy front-runner in this category, won best new artist at the VMAs in September.
    Paul Grein, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
  • At Real, the 65-year-old has won club-record equalling 14 honors, including three Champions Leagues and two La Ligas.
    Henry Flynn, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of won
Verb
  • That may be attained by the new solid state batteries which could offer more power, while reducing weight and cost.
    Peter Lyon, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
  • However, high school athletes are already earning NIL money in several states, and those with promising NIL value have potentially attained some degree of financial security already.
    Joe Sabin, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
Definition of attained
Verb
  • The vehicle has gained popularity among younger consumers.
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The movie, though not exactly shaking up the box office since opening from Utopia in early September, has steadily gained a Film Twitter fanbase of advocates.
    Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of gained
Verb
  • The top 10 were all white men (shocker), but four Black billionaires made the list this year, too.
    Zoya Hasan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The discovery was made by an anonymous treasure hunter who had successfully solved the complex puzzles the hunt’s creator set out.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of made
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