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
Hiring in May was marked down to 129,000 from 172,000, while April’s job gains are now 148,000, down from an initial estimate of 179,000. — Christopher Rugaber, Fortune, 2 July 2026 Select suitcases and travel bags are marked down right now, including 20% off the Odyssey carry-on, the expandable backpack, and this puffy tote. — Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 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
  • Apparently, a jewelry sale was ongoing that required the use of a store card for a nearly 50% discount.
    — Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 10 July 2026
  • This is from Company D, which is a discount store for Disneyland.
    — Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
Definition of discount
Noun
  • Marschalek accepted a plea bargain and was dismissed from the air force by a military judge and sentenced to two months in a correctional facility at Lakenheath.
    — Will Barker, TheWeek, 8 July 2026
  • But by one measure, at least, the megacaps are starting to look like bargains.
    — Sarah Min, CNBC, 8 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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