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Definition of mark upnext
as in to mark down

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noun

as in surcharge

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Recent Examples of mark up
Verb
And the document itself is marked up with corrections and disclaimers that facts are incorrect or that context is missing to the point of being almost illegible. — Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 28 May 2026 That marks up as an 11 percent drop in participation in just 13 months. — Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2026
Noun
VorisVina Jelly Ballet Flats Jelly shoes are having a high-fashion moment, and this pair channels that trend without the luxury markup. — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2026 Fragrance expert Aimee Majoros, author of Aimee Is Beauty, told Real Simple that packaging quietly drives a lot of the markup. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for mark up
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mark up
  1. mark down
  2. surcharge
  3. discount
  4. overcharge
  5. bring
  6. gouging
  7. fetch
Verb
  • Plus, they’re currently marked down at REI starting at just $49 for the coral pair (down 50 percent from its original price).
    — Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026
  • Instead of marking down items at the end of a season, Nordy releases new items at deep discounts, then raises them to full price once the sale is over.
    — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 14 July 2026
Definition of mark down
Noun
  • The tax, a 6% surcharge on hotel rooms, home-sharing rentals and other short-term lodging, is on track to soar past $400 million in a fiscal year for the first-term ever if tourism numbers continue close to the current pace.
    — Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2026
  • That equates to a $17 monthly surcharge for the average homeowner or renter.
    — Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026
Definition of surcharge
Verb
  • They're currently priced at US$269 (discounted from the list price of $299), which is fair given its basic feature set – and that's a lot less than other devices with AR capabilities and Android built in.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 July 2026
  • Value is being redefined through craftsmanship, longevity and authenticity rather than discounting alone.
    — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of discount
Noun
  • Eventually, the utility was required to refund its customers an overcharge.
    — Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026
  • This means that plaintiffs will recover somewhere between 26% and 53% of overcharge damages, according to one of the court documents—far beyond the typical amount, which lands between 5% and 15%.
    — Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 8 Apr. 2026
Definition of overcharge
Verb
  • For some, the shutdowns and masking guidance brought flashbacks of the COVID-19 pandemic about six years ago.
    — Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • Marble fireplaces and bespoke timber joinery soften a palette of black, white and brushed brass, while parquet floors bring warmth beneath the clean geometry.
    — Natalie Hoberman, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
Definition of bring
Noun
  • Other advantages include the fact that ownership of compute may reduce dependency on price fluctuations and gouging.
    — Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026
  • But the buildup to America’s first time hosting the World Cup since 1994 has been nonstop controversy, from exorbitant ticket cost and price-gouging for public transportation to our country’s far-right immigration policies scaring away many would-be visitors.
    — Greg Cote June 10, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
Definition of gouging
Verb
  • The piece had been estimated to fetch anywhere from $20 to $30 million ahead of the sale.
    — Philip Marcelo, Fortune, 15 July 2026
  • In the Vice City, $1,500 a month can fetch you roughly 498 square feet, according to a recent study from apartment search website RentCafe, roughly the size of a two-car garage.
    — Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
Definition of fetch

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