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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
Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2025
The momager, 70, arrived at this year’s family party in an all-black Dior look, adding another notch in her holiday style hall of fame.
—Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 28 Dec. 2025
Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Crosby generated seven pressures win that game, and the extra attention devoted to him freed up counterpart Malcolm Koonce to notch three sacks in a stunning 20-14 victory.
—Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for notch
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Add chipotle powder or hot Italian sausage to kick things up a notch.
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Los Angeles will strive to notch its first victory of the season with a win against the Minnesota Timberwolves in a Friday clash.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for notch
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Its bright ombré glaze, which is chip and stain resistant, adds a pop of color to any area.—
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Ole Miss chips away Canes defense again bends but doesn’t break.—
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Continue reading … TRAGEDY STRIKES – Helicopter crash kills Arizona man and 3 nieces on wedding day after canyon collision.—
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Two men convicted of the 2021 fatal shooting of a man whose body was found near a City Heights canyon trail were sentenced Monday to life in prison without the possibility of parole.—
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Snag it in black, white, green, blue, or maple or walnut wood stains in sizes ranging from 4 by 4 inches to 8 by 10 inches.—
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Wrangler 22-inch Outrider Hardside Carry-on Luggage Amazon’s selection of luggage is ever-growing, and the Wrangler 22-inch Outrider Hardside Carry-on Luggage is a standout addition.—
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Tens of millions of YouTube viewers have grooved to Bobby Nsenga’s living room.—
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Celebrity nail artist Queenie Nguyen gives these bright copper nails indents and grooves for a unique way to dress them up.—
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From the label's spring 1998 collection, her black and white corset dress featured a plunging neckline and double thigh-high slits.—
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The back slit, on the other hand, provides enough room to walk and sit freely without feeling restrictive.—
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If reaching shelter is not possible, either stay inside your car, covering your head, or abandon the vehicle and seek refuge in a low-lying area like a ditch or ravine.—
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
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The shop is housed in a former beauty salon, steps from the bakery.—
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Similar to fellow Arsenal summer signing Eberechi Eze — another keen chess player — the assumption would be that the skills taken from the board game have helped Zubimendi be a step ahead in enticing and then bypassing opposition players.—
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All are distinctive, all indented subtly with Butler's happy-but-dead-eyed Bigface logo.—
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The event was indented to take place from June 28-30, 2024 at the Thompson Motor Speedway, according to the Office of the Attorney General.—
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“Notch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notch. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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