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
Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 12 June 2026
Some of our favorite antiaging moisturizers are also already marked down as an early Amazon Prime Day treat.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 8 June 2026
Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2026
The majority of my picks are 50 to 60% off (the lowest markdown is 40%) and start at $25, which is unheard of these days.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 8 Jan. 2026
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Verb
Walmart has the Shark Navigator Swivel Pro Upright Vacuum on sale for $98, heavily marked down from its $179 retail list price.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 12 June 2026
Some of our favorite antiaging moisturizers are also already marked down as an early Amazon Prime Day treat.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 8 June 2026
Noun
Originally $299, the Ginnie was a standout find even during its first markdown ($79), but once the site lowered the price even further, well, then this deal became a steal.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2026
The majority of my picks are 50 to 60% off (the lowest markdown is 40%) and start at $25, which is unheard of these days.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mark down
Verb
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The coronavirus vaccine reduced the risk of major cardiovascular events linked to covid-19 — strokes, heart attacks, and hospitalization from heart disease — by about 40 percent, according to a new study.—
Daniel Wu,
Washington Post,
16 June 2026
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Fox would take on $8 million in debt to pay for the Roku acquisition, and the companies expect to reduce combined expenses by $400 million.—
Scharon Harding,
ArsTechnica,
15 June 2026
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However, the brutal victory came at a cost, as Gaethje now faces a 180-day medical suspension for injuries to his right wrist and left knee, pending MRI clearance.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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The flight was given clearance to taxi normally to the gate under its own power.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
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The state is alleging its inspectors visited Ashlynn Marketing Group’s facility in Santee in May 2025 and found kratom powders, capsules, liquids and chewable tablets being manufactured and held for sale.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Tickets for Ye’s upcoming San Antonio concert are set to go on sale to the general public, according to Ticketmaster.—
Aaron A. Bedoya,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
Verb
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This means that voters in the village — which has a population of about 7,000 people — will have to write down their choice for mayor on Tuesday, June 16, per the outlets.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
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In years’ past, Chase would write down his personal goals for the season on a note and post it on his mirror.—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
9 June 2026
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Both Brunson and Knicks coach Mike Brown screamed at the referees for not calling a foul on Wembanyama, which could have been ruled a flagrant closeout.—
Dan Zaksheske,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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The Knicks improved to 4-0 in closeout opportunities this season, winning them all on the road.—
Tim Reynolds,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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Wayfair is making upgrades simple with its Hot Summer Sale, packed with discounts of up to 85% on patio furniture, decor, and bedding.—
Better Homes & Gardens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 June 2026
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See below for more on each online streaming service, along with their free trials and new subscriber discounts.—
Erin Lassner,
HollywoodReporter,
12 June 2026
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The next World Cup cycle will be a dramatically different negotiation, with Fox’s bargain-rate deal expiring and the 2026 ratings bonanza on the table as evidence of what the rights are actually worth.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
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The contract looked like a bargain when Strider had his breakout season in 2023.—
Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
15 June 2026
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This is a crisis that cannot be ignored, especially with school-age children now in summer vacation, which means even further reductions in access to healthy foods.—
Michael Farver,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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Because these specific phases normally represent one-quarter of total cell manufacturing expenditures, their reduction alters the overall processing economics.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
13 June 2026
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“Mark down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mark%20down. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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