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
Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 10 Mar. 2026
Until the end of the weekend, Best Buy has the Beats Studio Pro marked down to just $200, a $150 discount from the usual price.
—Brad Bourque, Wired News, 6 Mar. 2026
Melina Khan, USA Today, 15 Oct. 2025
Snag the compact American Tourister Carry-on for less than $60, or score an impressive markdown on the Samsonite Freeform Luggage Set.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 10 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Opt for the Max Cushioning Endeavour Canova Sneakers while they’re marked down to $69 from their usual $84 cost.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 10 Mar. 2026
Until the end of the weekend, Best Buy has the Beats Studio Pro marked down to just $200, a $150 discount from the usual price.
—Brad Bourque, Wired News, 6 Mar. 2026
Noun
Aldi's Thanksgiving meal bundle this year feeds ten people for just $40, a noticeable markdown from last year's deal.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 15 Oct. 2025
Snag the compact American Tourister Carry-on for less than $60, or score an impressive markdown on the Samsonite Freeform Luggage Set.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 10 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mark down
Verb
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In the kitchen, ingredients are sourced locally to reduce carbon footprint and maintain freshness.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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They were transported to a hospital for medical clearance and criminal charges will be referred to the district attorney, police said.—
Drake Bentley,
jsonline.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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Urgent medical or law enforcement missions may still be allowed to proceed immediately, but with planes stopped from landing or taking off to give them priority clearance.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
18 Mar. 2026
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Because of the recurring violence, as well as evidence of the sale of alcohol to underage undercover auxiliary police officers, the rink was placed on probation in February 2005 under the city’s Nuisance Abatement law, but reopened shortly after under a curfew.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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So there’s one guy who is on the sales side and then a bunch of people on the purchasing end.—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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When in doubt, write down your core goals to ensure they don’t get overlooked.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
17 Mar. 2026
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And because phones are often lost or stolen, Silvestro is constantly writing down her own number — on a hat, under a bridge — in the hopes that people call.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Defense was a driving force in the closeout.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
8 Mar. 2026
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While the crew were not at the pad for the test, NASA did send out the support closeout team, who would seal them into the Orion spacecraft atop the rocket on launch day, to run through their workflow again.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Additional discounts are available on-site for K–12 teachers, active-duty military and SNAP program recipients.—
Sarah Kozlowski,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Rollicking Japanese City Pop era tunes from the ‘80s and ‘90s keep energy levels up; on Sundays, off-duty geiko or maiko may be sitting at a cozy banquette nearby—they’re given a discount to encourage a local patronage, too.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
Noun
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For bargain hunters, Amazon’s Big Spring Sale makes the season even more appealing.—
BestReviews,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Mar. 2026
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The Broncos, too, may have to consider future renegotiations with All-Pros Pat Surtain II and Quinn Meinerz, who Denver extended at such bargains in 2024 that both are now making well below their market value.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
15 Mar. 2026
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The crowd reduction measures the city had touted in weeks prior were in full effect Saturday — restrictions on parking, heavy police presence and checkpoints.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
15 Mar. 2026
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After beta blockers’ approval in 1976, reductions in hypertension and cardiac disease were equal across income levels — the medication bridged the gap that behavioral interventions couldn’t.—
Alison Sexton Ward,
Boston Herald,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Mark down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mark%20down. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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