mark down 1 of 2

verb

Definition of mark downnext
as in to reduce
to diminish the price or value of marked down all seasonal goods immediately after the holidays

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noun

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as in clearance

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as in sale

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Recent Examples of mark down
Verb
Some of our favorite models remain marked down, but probably not for much longer. — Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2026 Playful dinnerware and elegant barware are marked down as part of the post-Prime Day deals. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2026
Noun
On top of the incredible markdown, the real, functional belt loops immediately caught my attention. — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 18 Sep. 2026 The look in question is a retailer exclusive, and that 59-percent markdown makes the racer silhouette even more of a must in your collection. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mark down
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mark down
  1. reduce
  2. clearance
  3. sale
  4. write down
  5. closeout
  6. discount
  7. bargain
  8. reduction
Verb
  • Others accused the governor of reducing the death penalty sentences to seek an advantage in the 2028 presidential election.
    — Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Limiting electric boost primarily to these high-power phases reduces the amount of battery capacity—and battery weight—the aircraft must carry.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of reduce
Noun
  • Other requirements Applicants must also pass a series of clearances, including medical and psychiatric exams; vision that can be corrected to 20/20 in each eye; and a background check and drug screening.
    — Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 9 Nov. 2026
  • Carefully trim back any shrubs, plants, or overhanging branches to maintain 2 to 3 feet of clearance around the system.
    — Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of clearance
Noun
  • The most bullish analysts think its sales will hit $1 trillion in 2029.
    — Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 9 Nov. 2026
  • Racks of uniforms filled her home’s entryway in preparation for an upcoming sale.
    — Duaa Eldeib, ProPublica, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of sale
Verb
  • In Day’s case, her mother’s friend Lizzie advised her to write down her romantic non-negotiables in ink, then burn the page to release the intention to the universe.
    — Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Every company writes down the most critical issues, the hottest debates, and the truth about itself every day.
    — Kai-Fu Lee, Time, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of write down
Noun
  • But while Cannon likely violated district policies and procedures, the state couldn’t establish a higher burden of criminal intent, according to a closeout memo from the State Attorney’s Office.
    — Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026
  • State prosecutors cleared the city of Miami police officers of criminal wrongdoing after issuing a closeout memo from the State Attorney's Office.
    — Najahe Sherman, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of closeout
Noun
  • With Black Friday approaching, iGarden is offering a substantial discount on its K70 AI Pool Cleaner, a cordless robotic cleaner designed to tackle pool floors, walls, waterlines and slopes with minimal intervention.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Rocket Loans' maximum APR is lower than many competitors and an available autopay discount can help lower the cost of borrowing even further.
    — Dan Avery,Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of discount
Noun
  • Even at full price, Mint's nationwide service on parent company T-Mobile's network is a bargain.
    — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 4 Nov. 2026
  • By comparison, the prewar sanctions that devastated Iran’s economy, hobbled its military, and discouraged it from seeking nuclear weapons were a bargain.
    — S. C. M. Paine, Foreign Affairs, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of bargain
Noun
  • This represents an approximately 80% reduction compared with conventional autoregressive decoding.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Thanks to budget neutrality, CMS would simply redirect the reduction in 340B drug payments into higher payments for hospitals’ non-drug outpatient services.
    — Ted Okon, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of reduction

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