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
Kelly O'Grady, CBS News, 12 Feb. 2026
She’s also scheduled for a mini-residency at Voltaire at the Venetian Resort in Las Vegas, with dates marked down for February and May.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 12 Feb. 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
The French weren't marked down for the mistake during their twizzles, and there were other moments throughout their performance that might have appeared messy.
—Kelly O'Grady, CBS News, 12 Feb. 2026
She’s also scheduled for a mini-residency at Voltaire at the Venetian Resort in Las Vegas, with dates marked down for February and May.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 12 Feb. 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
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But in the long run, that doesn’t do anything to dismantle networks of criminality or reduce the size of their operations.—
Angélica Durán-Martínez,
The Conversation,
24 Feb. 2026
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Others have sought to use cloud seeding to disperse fog at airports, tackle air pollution, reduce hail damage or even to manipulate the weather for major events, such as the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
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The 24-inch Timeless Hardside Spinner by Jessica Simpson is hiding in the clearance section for just $38.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Feb. 2026
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This gives you more options for incorporating a pinch grip for handheld tasks, while also providing enough knuckle clearance between the handle and the cutting board for light chopping.—
Jesse Raub,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
26 Feb. 2026
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Occupations such as truck drivers, plumbers, construction workers, carpenters, sales professionals, police officers, and members of the armed forces all favored Republicans in their donations, per the Washington Examiner’s analysis.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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Two months after Skydance bought Paramount, WBD put itself up for sale.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Instead of signing the contract, Henry writes down an address.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
23 Feb. 2026
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Not quite 2,000 years ago, Galen wrote down this very recipe.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
19 Feb. 2026
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While the crew were not at the pad for the test, NASA did send out the support closeout team, who would seal them into the Orion spacecraft atop the rocket on launch day, to run through their workflow again.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Feb. 2026
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The company has not announced an official closing date for the 34 stores holding closeout sales; 23 additional locations are slated to close Monday.—
Annasofia Scheve,
San Antonio Express-News,
31 Jan. 2026
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Other notable bag discounts include 76 percent off this structural, roomy shoulder bag and 60 percent off a slouchy suede Madewell tote.—
Jordan Julian,
InStyle,
27 Feb. 2026
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Many gear brands offer discounts for lifesaving personnel.—
Jayme Moye,
Outside,
27 Feb. 2026
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Sawgrass Mills is playful and even a little zany, so that amid all those bargain outlet stores, there’s a sense of adventure.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
23 Feb. 2026
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Some Lake County restaurateurs participating in the annual February Flavor Festival are noticing its impact on customer behavior, as well as bargain hunters trying their establishments for the first time.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2026
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Eco effort LightStay, Hilton’s award-winning environmental and social impact platform, rigorously tracks and manages energy use, water consumption, waste reduction, and community impact.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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An obvious target would be to have the state pick up the costs of its unfunded mandate to require a reduction in class size in New York City.—
Paul Francis,
New York Daily News,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Mark down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mark%20down. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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