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
For Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2025, almost everything on Abercrombie’s site was marked down by up to 50%. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 6 July 2026 Shop these picks and more below while they’re still marked down to Prime Day-worthy prices. — Better Homes & Gardens, 4 July 2026
Noun
Anrabess Linen Maxi Dress Between us, this linen maxi dress may just be my favorite markdown yet. — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 9 June 2026 Be sure to take advantage of these major markdowns on investment pieces like a bed frame, dresser, area rug, and more. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 26 May 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
  • Derived from a Central African shrub, the drug's ability to reduce withdrawal symptoms and cravings were uncovered by accident, when Howard Lotsof, a 19-year old addicted to heroin, tried ibogaine out of curiosity in 1962.
    — Gavin Escott, USA Today, 6 July 2026
  • Displaying tactical discipline and superior talent, the English national team defeated Mexico 3-2 with a lineup reduced to 10 men on Sunday night.
    — Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Definition of reduce
Noun
  • Next up is a 32% clearance on the Soundcore Boom 2 Plus outdoor speaker, a rugged, floating boombox engineered to make your parties epic.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 14 July 2026
  • My favorite part of Nordstrom’s clearance troves is always their decor.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2026
Definition of clearance
Noun
  • Earlier this week, Beijing released its first five-year policy plan to boost consumption and lift annual retail sales to about $9 trillion by 2030.
    — Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
  • Further inside, a fragment of a gate has a for-sale sign, candles, guayaberas and two colorful chairs — like memories from a grandfather’s house.
    — Delia Rose Sauer, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
Definition of sale
Verb
  • During his treatment, he was isolated in a Sydney apartment and began writing down stories about his life and his family and friendships.
    — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 14 July 2026
  • State terms kindly, write down what matters, and let security grow through follow-through.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 10 July 2026
Definition of write down
Noun
  • And better in July to learn about NBA-level closeout speed and athleticism, as well as what shots are the right shots, than when the games count.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 6 July 2026
  • Foreign aid has been a clear focus; after USAID was razed last year, Vought was made acting administrator and tasked with overseeing the closeout of the agency.
    — Anna Maria Barry-Jester, ProPublica, 22 June 2026
Definition of closeout
Noun
  • That could also play a part in memory longevity, which for those buying expensive sticks—even at slight CXMT discounts—is something well worth considering.
    — Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 16 July 2026
  • For some of those customers, free line promotions were not reflected correctly following migration due to a delay in applying promotional discounts.
    — Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 16 July 2026
Definition of discount
Noun
  • The coaching staff thought the talent the team inherited, with the addition of a few bargain signings, was better than the numbers showed.
    — Danielle Allentuck, Washington Post, 16 July 2026
  • In July 2013, all five defendants agreed to plea bargains and received various sentences.
    — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026
Definition of bargain
Noun
  • Preliminary findings indicated a measurable reduction in particulate emissions associated with contrail formation when the G800 operated on the fuel.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 11 July 2026
  • More than 800 members of United Steelworkers Local 7-1 are embroiled in a contract fight with BP over pay and job reductions.
    — Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026
Definition of reduction

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“Mark down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mark%20down. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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