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 markdown
Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 23 May 2025
Snag these hidden markdowns from Joanna Gaines’ Magnolia Home collection before they’re gone, then keep scrolling to shop more sale section finds from $10.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 7 June 2025
Jade Chung-Lee, PC Magazine, 3 June 2025
Bowflex's SelectTech 552 Adjustable Dumbbells, which have won a SELF Home Fitness Award for their user-friendly design, are also marked down.
—Sarah Felbin, SELF, 23 May 2025
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Verb
The attack uses markdown language, which allows websites to render plain text in ways that are easy to work with.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 23 May 2025
Snag these hidden markdowns from Joanna Gaines’ Magnolia Home collection before they’re gone, then keep scrolling to shop more sale section finds from $10.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 7 June 2025
Noun
This 16-inch gaming laptop is marked down right now, with additional savings for savvy shoppers who use code LEVELUP20.
—Jade Chung-Lee, PC Magazine, 3 June 2025
Bowflex's SelectTech 552 Adjustable Dumbbells, which have won a SELF Home Fitness Award for their user-friendly design, are also marked down.
—Sarah Felbin, SELF, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for markdown
Verb
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Inflation data of late has shown little pass-through so far as companies burn off inventory accumulated in the run-up to the tariff announcement, and amid concerns that consumer demand is slowing and reducing pricing power.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
20 June 2025
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The City Council voted 7-0 June 10 to approve an ordinance to reduce the latest time in which peddlers and solicitors can knock on doors, ring doorbells or otherwise try to get admittance at residences from 9 p.m. Gayatri Agnew, Ward 1 City Council member, abstained from voting.—
Thomas Saccente,
Arkansas Online,
20 June 2025
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Media Capital said Buffalo 8 Music’s holistic set of solutions includes music supervision, licensing clearances, score production and music production financing across the film, television and broader content ecosystem.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
13 June 2025
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Moreover, Starlink, while more commercially independent, relies on spectrum allocation, regulatory clearance, and foreign licensing — all of which could be indirectly affected by U.S. political posturing.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
Noun
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The general sale begins Friday, June 27, at 10 a.m. local time.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
24 June 2025
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Buffeted by economic headwinds, U.S. sales fell sharply in the first quarter – the largest drop in its home market since the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 – despite efforts to win back diners with menu changes and deals after hiking prices.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
24 June 2025
Verb
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Create a family communication plan: NOAA said to take the time now to write down your hurricane plan, and share it with your family.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
17 June 2025
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In between sets, festival-goers could sign up to vote with Headcount or write down how music had life-altering impact on them with Music Saves Lives.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
16 June 2025
Noun
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Robinson didn’t magically transform into Allen Iverson, but aggressive closeouts no longer phased him.—
Mat Issa,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Our closeout for the night is Game 3 between the Houston Rockets and Golden State Warriors.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Matthews Asia's Mittal foresees some marquee IPOs in India coming in at a 25% to 30% discount to the leading player in their space, unlike last year when many IPOs were priced at a premium.—
Amala Balakrishner,
CNBC,
19 June 2025
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Avoiding violations and accidents for several months can earn safe driving discounts.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
19 June 2025
Noun
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If that’s who Brown can be going forward, a $3 million deal could be a bargain for an average forward (where the cost can rise above $4 million) rather than the poor deal shown above.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
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The Blue Carbon pan from de Buyer, a relative bargain, has great reviews for its low maintenance, but Bon Appétit food director Chris Morocco has been a longtime fan of the higher performance Mineral B series.—
Jesse Raub,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 June 2025
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The most dramatic reduction came for the Honda CR-V, as the vehicle’s hood, mirrors and A-pillars all obstructed a greater portion of the driver’s view over time.—
Tanya Mohn,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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The move could result in layoffs and program reductions across several of its schools, the university said in an announcement.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
28 June 2025
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“Markdown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/markdown. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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