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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mark (off)
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An average of seven in 10 goal kicks against Liverpool are being ‘launched’ (defined as being kicked 40-plus yards), the highest share in the league, and more than half of opposition goalkeeper passes in open play are long as well.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
12 Dec. 2025 -
And thanks to Paris Hilton, the ’fit that defined a decade of fashion is officially back in style.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
11 Dec. 2025
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But the Knicks gave themselves a chance by limiting the Spurs to 14 points on four-for-20 shooting in the third quarter, using a 13-0 run to get back in it and cutting it to 90-75 heading to the fourth.—
Tim Reynolds,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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Reserving a table for these high-profile games will cost $20 per seat, limited to two-seat and four-seat tables.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2026
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The first phase of the development will involve two 14-story towers to be constructed in the parking lot space bounded by 63rd Street on the north, 64th Street on the south, the Metra Electric tracks on the east, and Dorchester Avenue on the west.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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Dressed almost entirely in black clothes more suitable for winter despite temperatures still hovering in the 80s, the 41-year-old singer bounded onstage and immediately established a tone that was equal parts concert, confessional and motivational speech.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
10 June 2026
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“Mark (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mark%20%28off%29. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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