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
Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 20 June 2025
The site always has great markdowns, often on top brands.
—Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 20 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
These $11 Kelly Clarkson curtains softly filter light, have a romantic, vintage lace pattern, and are the lowest price of all the markdowns.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 20 June 2025
The site always has great markdowns, often on top brands.
—Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 20 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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To reduce background noise when making phone calls or joining in with a video meeting, Headphone (1) has a 4-microphone ENC system that’s backed up by AI.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Using the current policy baseline, the CBO found that the legislation would reduce the deficit by $508 billion.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
1 July 2025
Noun
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Those efforts to liquidate old inventory have hit profit margins and sales because Nike has had to rely on deep discounts, clearance channels and the off-price sector to clear out that glut.—
Gabrielle Fonrouge,
CNBC,
27 June 2025
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With clinical validation, regulatory clearance, and early adoption in both hospitals and wellness programs, the Sonu Band is redefining what a modern respiratory solution can look like: non-invasive, personalized, and rooted in real science.—
Tanya Benedicto Klich,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
Noun
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Expansion into new markets and dedicated collections are driving sales of sustainable apparel.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
24 June 2025
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General tickets go on sale June 27 at 10 a.m. local time.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
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.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
29 June 2025
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Keep scrolling to meet our editors’ favorite brushes for thick hair, plus expert tips and recs worth writing down.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
28 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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But in practice, cash is delayed, discounts eat into the margin and deals take longer to close.—
Ashish Srimal,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Right now, the Strider is marked down from $150 to $113, a 25 percent discount.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
30 June 2025
Noun
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Sacramento Kings guard Keon Ellis will return to the team at a bargain price next season.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
29 June 2025
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As mentioned in the intro, there are many other bottles of 10-year-old bourbon to try, ranging from must-buy bargains to exorbitant splurges.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
29 June 2025
Noun
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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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Photo-illustration by Newsweek/Getty/Canva Homes for sale on the market are now taking longer to sell, to the point that many sellers are increasingly offering price reductions in order to close a deal.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 June 2025
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“Markdown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/markdown. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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