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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for notched (up)
  1. won
  2. attained
  3. gained
  4. made
Verb
  • The Power Play multiplier does not apply to prizes won in the Double Play drawing.
    Tanya Wildt, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
  • In non-college football news, Penn State won the NCAA women’s volleyball national championship on Sunday.
    Jayna Bardahl, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of won
Verb
  • Alternative waste management methods are available but have not attained market dominance.
    Ariel Cohen, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • It is neither easily attained nor sustained without continual effort.
    Richard Menger MD MPA, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of attained
Verb
  • Mangione has gained both notoriety and support following the murder and his arrest.
    Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The photo, which has gained widespread attention, has sparked a mix of reactions online.
    Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of gained
Verb
  • The clip reemerged and made its rounds on social media.
    Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Soto made it to the semifinal round of the Home Run Derby at Coors Field before being eliminated by former Mets first baseman Pete Alonso, who went on to win his second straight Derby title.
    Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of made
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“Notched (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notched%20%28up%29. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.

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