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as in to characterize
to be an important feature of
an annual event marked mostly by noise and confusion
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as in to record
to make a written note of
mark down the names of those who are planning to attend the dinner
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as in joke
a person or thing that is made fun of
in the wake of the scandal, the disgraced governor became the favorite mark of late-night comedians
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as in target
a person or thing that is the object of abuse, criticism, or ridicule
his gullibility and tendency to fall for bluffs made him an easy mark at the poker table
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as in reputation
overall quality as seen or judged by people in general
a brand of crystal that bears the mark of excellence
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as in criterion
something set up as an example against which others of the same type are compared
lately his playing hasn't been up to the mark expected of a concert pianist
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as in goal
something that one hopes or intends to accomplish
set marks for expected daily output
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as in feature
something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind
a sensitive expression that is the mark of a poet
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as in scar
something that spoils the appearance or completeness of a thing
a small mark where the car had scraped a wall
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as in effect
the power to bring about a result on another
a person of some mark in the field of evolutionary biology
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Recent Examples of mark
Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 26 May 2025
Drill Pilot Holes Once the new holes are accurately marked, drill them carefully.
—Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 May 2025
Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 5 June 2025
Consumer Reports recently noted that the median EV range now exceeds 270 miles, with more models pushing past the 300-mile mark.
—Melanie Marshall, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 June 2025
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Verb
Herrera stopped to survey the landscape, beside an old obelisk monument marking the borderline.
—Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 26 May 2025
Drill Pilot Holes Once the new holes are accurately marked, drill them carefully.
—Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 May 2025
Noun
Thanks to the new motor, the Navigator’s tow ratings now stood comfortably above the four-ton mark, with two-wheel-drive models maxing out at 8,600 lbs.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 5 June 2025
Consumer Reports recently noted that the median EV range now exceeds 270 miles, with more models pushing past the 300-mile mark.
—Melanie Marshall, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mark
Verb
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The report cites studies showing many hemp products had different amounts of THC than labeled, while some were well above the package limits for licensed cannabis products, and contained toxic solvents left over from processing.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
3 June 2025
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Some opposition lawmakers called for a boycott, labeling the process a farce meant to bolster the power of Sheinbaum’s leftist Morena political bloc.—
Patrick J. McDonnell,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
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The outline of the initial report — a contract extension for Crow-Armstrong potentially worth around $75 million — has been characterized as inaccurate.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Scott, a former two-term governor of the Sunshine State and no stranger to working with the agency while battling major hurricanes, characterized FEMA as rife with fraud that does little more than write checks for post-disaster cleanup.—
Hailey Bullis,
The Washington Examiner,
26 May 2025
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With two men on, Scott recorded one out in the eighth inning of the Dodgers’ 8-5 win over the Yankees on Friday.—
Gary Phillips,
Hartford Courant,
1 June 2025
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Wacha recorded 55 swings and 11 whiffs in his outing.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
1 June 2025
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The site’s users took great joy in watching the feud in real time, responding to the showdown between the president and the world’s wealthiest man with jokes and memes.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Surrounded by her animals at home, Lin watched re-runs of The Big Bang Theory, practicing the cadence of the words, the rising sound of a joke, the pacing of each phrase.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 June 2025
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But interceptor missiles for Israel's vaunted Iron Dome short-range air defense system cost tens of thousands of dollars each, racking up an eye-watering bill when defending against high numbers of targets.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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Lazard had the worst drop rate among wide receivers with at least 45 targets each of the last two seasons: 17.8 in 2024, 17.9 in 2023.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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The truth about the incident at the Stade de France came out quicker compared to Hillsborough, but the Reds’ reputation had once again been questioned and stained.—
Julia Andersen,
CNN Money,
31 May 2025
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With its reputation as a culinary destination solidified, the InterContinental Danang just opened another ambitious fine-dining restaurant, Tingara.—
Liz Provencher,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2025
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So far, since returning from Washington to her native state, Harris, 60, has displayed none of the above criteria that California needs in its next governor.—
George Skelton,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2025
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Renters must meet a variety of sustainability criteria including solar panels, water flow reduction, renewable energy and recycling programs.—
Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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But Bennett’s goal would not keep the Panthers ahead for long.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
7 June 2025
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Above all, your professional style should align with your goals, London says — both inside and outside the workplace.—
Sophie Caldwell,
CNBC,
6 June 2025
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“Mark.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mark. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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