MARKDOWN Synonyms: 119 Similar and Opposite Words

mark down 1 of 2

verb

Definition of mark down

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

as in clearance

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as in sale

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Verb

Lucky for you, the classic Teresa pair is marked down to $39 from its usual $119 cost—yes, a whopping 67 percent off. — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 26 June 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

When every piece supports one clear use case, the bundle reads as a complete solution instead of a markdown, and people happily trade up. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 This markdown represents a savings of up to $13 per item, bringing high-demand picks like the 40 oz Quencher down from $50 to $38. — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for mark down

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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

In 2021, the engines, gearboxes, suspension, ground clearance, and tyres would have seen pretty much any racetrack exercise, let alone a wet one, quickly end in tears and ambulances.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 July 2026
Instead of bottom-of-the-barrel garments, the sale and clearance sections feature on-trend pieces anyone would jump at to save money.

— Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 6 July 2026

Definition of clearance

Noun

This article was generated by the Bay Area Home Report Bot, software that analyzes home sales or other data and creates an article based on a template created by humans.

— Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 8 July 2026
The SoCal Indie Bestsellers List for the sales week ended July 5 is based on reporting from the independent booksellers of Southern California, the California Independent Booksellers Alliance and IndieBound.

— Staff report, Daily News, 8 July 2026

Definition of sale

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No records from her lifetime mention the event—and this seems like the sort of thing someone might have written down.

— Michele MetychAll, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 July 2026
Investment Conviction Must Change With The Evidence One of the most useful habits an investor can develop is writing down what would disprove the thesis before entering the position.

— Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026

Definition of write down

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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

Unlike the federal tax credits that expired in September, these incentives offer an instant discount and don’t require buyers to apply for credit later.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
Harteveldt said American tends to be the most aggressive with discounts out of the three largest airlines in the country, but lack of competition in Charlotte poses its own risks.

— DJ Simmons, Charlotte Observer, 2 July 2026

Definition of discount

Noun

In Cañon City, Colorado, authorities are aiming for a 20% to 30% reduction in water use while asking residents to voluntarily conserve outdoor water consumption.

— Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 5 July 2026
Voltage reductions were also happening earlier in the day in parts of Staten Island, Queens, the Bronx, Brooklyn and Westchester, Con Edison spokesperson Jamie McShane told CNN.

— Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 4 July 2026

Definition of reduction

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