notch
noun
an angular or V -shaped cut, indentation, or slit in an object, surface, or edge.
are notching
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present progressiveof notch.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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As a result, many semiconductor stocks are notching triple-digit percentage gains this year, capped by Samsung Electronics’ entry into the club of companies with trillion-dollar market values last week.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 14, 2026
The evening newscasts on ABC, CBS and NBC are notching their biggest audiences in years.
From New York Times ● Aug. 9, 2020
They are notching successes; some have seen annual pay increases of about 5% to almost 20% , according to Julie Schmid, executive director of the American Association of University Professors.
From The Guardian ● Sep. 28, 2017
As companies such as SpaceX, Blue Origin and small-satellite maker Planet are notching successes and have fueled interest in commercial space, Xcor must now weigh the options for its future.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2017
Long-term interest rates are notching higher, a clear sign that some perceive the investment climate as riskier.
From Time Magazine Archive
