as in noticeable
likely to attract attention
walks with a marked limp a marked improvement in his grades
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1
as in labeled
to attach an identifying slip to
marked each application with a numbered sticker
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as in characterized
to be an important feature of
an annual event marked mostly by noise and confusion
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as in recorded
to make a written note of
mark down the names of those who are planning to attend the dinner
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Recent Examples of marked
Kyla Guilfoil, NBC news, 24 Jan. 2026
The department said that under California law, drivers must stop for pedestrians who are crossing the street in both marked and unmarked crosswalks.
—Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 12 Dec. 2025
Todd Feurer, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
The latter marked the second time this season that Farley was showcased on Taylor Sheridan’s Paramount+ series.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 27 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Dozens of marked and unmarked vehicles just drove off the scene of the shooting.
—Kyla Guilfoil, NBC news, 24 Jan. 2026
The department said that under California law, drivers must stop for pedestrians who are crossing the street in both marked and unmarked crosswalks.
—Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 12 Dec. 2025
Verb
Police recommended people who park in public lots or garages install a security or anti-theft system, and make sure it's marked on the car.
—Todd Feurer, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
The latter marked the second time this season that Farley was showcased on Taylor Sheridan’s Paramount+ series.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 27 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for marked
Adjective
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Use the dome light and flashers to make your vehicle more noticeable.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Add in limited ventilation and the fact that windows usually can’t be opened freely, and the effects can quickly become noticeable.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Elsewhere on Reddit, in what is labeled an Oracle employees group, there was discussion about job cuts in Canada, India and the United States over the last week.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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And the deepfake usages, while clearly labeled as satire when Deep Voodoo does it, can still contribute to a culture of mistrust online.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Afterward, a student in the audience complained to his parents that, at the event, the deaths of Palestinian civilians had been characterized as collateral damage—a regrettable but unavoidable consequence of the battle against Hamas.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Venus, despite being similar to Earth in size and composition, has an extremely hostile environment characterized by dense carbon dioxide, thick sulfuric acid clouds, surface pressures around 90 bar, and temperatures exceeding 460°C.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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More than 80,000 pushbacks were recorded in 2025, the report said, mostly in Italy, Poland, Bulgaria and Latvia.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Gore recorded a career-high 13 strikeouts and allowed one hit in six shutout innings against the Phillies in his first start last season.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Strangely, as social media has moved from the text of status updates and tweets to short video, verbal commentary has actually grown more prominent and more viral.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2026
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Piker is one of the few prominent left-wing voices operating in digital spaces where young men congregate.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The driver, whom authorities have not publicly identified, was not injured and remained at the scene until police arrived, authorities said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Mar. 2026
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State police said the motorcyclist, identified as 22-year-old Alexander Kaklyugin of Cheshire, was pronounced dead at the scene by personnel from the Prospect Fire Department.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
26 Mar. 2026
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Once your wager is logged, DraftKings will credit your account with the $300 bonus.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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The Royals logged seven hits in the game.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The play subverts itself, never allowing an audience to gain a commanding foothill, even at the end when (suffice it to say) the watchers become the watched.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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At 132 feet, the 40P is larger and more commanding, offering additional space and slightly flashier features.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Marked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marked. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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