as in to reduce
to diminish the price or value of
marked down all seasonal goods immediately after the holidays
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Recent Examples of mark down
Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 11 Apr. 2026
For a limited time, the retailer has marked down some seriously good travel staples.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2026
Melina Khan, USA Today, 15 Oct. 2025
Snag the compact American Tourister Carry-on for less than $60, or score an impressive markdown on the Samsonite Freeform Luggage Set.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 10 Oct. 2025
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Verb
So, while so many of the brand's best sellers are marked down on Amazon, now's the best time to stock up.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 11 Apr. 2026
For a limited time, the retailer has marked down some seriously good travel staples.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2026
Noun
Aldi's Thanksgiving meal bundle this year feeds ten people for just $40, a noticeable markdown from last year's deal.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 15 Oct. 2025
Snag the compact American Tourister Carry-on for less than $60, or score an impressive markdown on the Samsonite Freeform Luggage Set.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 10 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mark down
Verb
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Keep your focus inward, reduce noise, and protect your energy.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
21 Apr. 2026
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Avoid planting garlic near peas, beans, and asparagus, as garlic may compete with these vegetables for nutrients (particularly nitrogen), inhibit their growth, and reduce their yield.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Fire Department’s annual brush clearance inspections began April 1, so now’s the time to clean it out before any inspection.—
Terri Daxon,
Oc Register,
16 Apr. 2026
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Gun applicants must be at least 21 years old and go through a rigorous medical clearance and background check process.—
Robert McGreevy,
FOXNews.com,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Property records show the owners listed the property for sale in June 2023 but that the listing was removed the following month.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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This article was generated by the Bay Area Home Report Bot, software that analyzes home sales or other data and creates an article based on a template created by humans.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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If pressure rises, slow your pace, write down key points, and confirm timelines in a follow-up message.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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In the present day, Aunt Lydia is writing down her life story and recalling the early days of Gilead.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The closeout on LaMelo Ball, as confident a shooter as exists, is classic White, too.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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All of their eight points in the 8-0 closeout came at the free-throw line.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Castro submitted a series of ideas during this week’s commission meeting to lessen the impact, including offering a 30% senior resident discount and formalizing an agreement with the three associations to set aside certain tee times for their members.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2026
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Browse the retailer’s fashion storefront for more discounts and bargains.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Howard Marks warned that investors hunting for bargains may be disappointed, saying markets are still far from distressed levels despite bouts of volatility.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
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Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, rookie standout Matt Savoie and bargain pickup Jack Roslovic gave the Oilers secondary scoring to spare.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
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Parents of students with disabilities have expressed concern about civil rights cases closing too soon and difficulties of knowing who to talk to after the reduction in force occurred.—
Lexi Lonas Cochran,
The Hill,
19 Apr. 2026
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The Perseverance rover, which is on Mars collecting rock and soil samples, could face spending reductions.—
Justine McDaniel,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Mark down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mark%20down. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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