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
Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 1 Sep. 2025
Don’t miss the impressive markdown on the Viafly Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner at Amazon’s Labor Day sale this holiday weekend.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
Right now, the heirloom pieces—from a signature skillet to a charming salt and pepper shaker set—are marked down on Amazon for up to 23% off.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Right now, the site’s entire sale section is an additional 40% off, resulting in eye-popping markdowns on cute dresses and short-sleeve tops.
—Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 1 Sep. 2025
Don’t miss the impressive markdown on the Viafly Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner at Amazon’s Labor Day sale this holiday weekend.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Noun
Plus, rarely-on-sale brands like Apple, Sony, and Stanley are also marked down for the shopping extravaganza.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
Right now, the heirloom pieces—from a signature skillet to a charming salt and pepper shaker set—are marked down on Amazon for up to 23% off.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for markdown
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To reduce the risk of mosquito bites and West Nile virus, health officials recommend using insect repellent and wearing long sleeves and long pants when outdoors, especially during peak mosquito activity at dawn and dusk.—
Caroline Neal,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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Autos Are an Economic Anchor China’s bold move into electric vehicles began in 2009 as a top-down policy to compete with foreign automakers, cut air pollution and reduce oil imports.—
Rebecca A. Fannin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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While progress is going to depend on the respective geographies and channels, Nike said its expects its gross margin to benefit from less clearance in the second half of the year.—
Gabrielle Fonrouge,
CNBC,
30 Sep. 2025
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There is also a clearance store across the street from the Manhattan flagship.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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Doyle Davis, co-owner of Grimey's New & Preloved Music in East Nashville, told The Tennessean in 2024 that each version purchased counts toward physical music sales.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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General Motors fell 3% despite EV sales doubling from 2024, Ford rose 2% and Stellantis surged 14% as sales rose after eight quarters of declines.—
Benzinga,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Over the course of the series, Heon has been diligently writing down and illustrating each of Ji-yeon’s culinary creations.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
29 Sep. 2025
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This involves setting a timer for 15 minutes and writing down every worrying thought that comes to mind until the time is up, then shutting the journal.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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Keep reading to shop more closeout deals from Wayfair starting at $8.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Sep. 2025
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In these cases, rather than simply attacking the closeout, Johnson uses his momentum off the screen to get downhill, putting immediate pressure on the defense.—
Joel Rush,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Amazon’s early Prime Big Deal Days sale is buzzing with massive discounts on best-selling fall sweaters for the office, casual coffee runs, date nights, and weekend getaways.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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Shop this weekend's most popular Amazon discounts, grab a best-selling wine Advent calendar that everyone loves and more.—
Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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From getting a bargain on bulk household supplies to seasonal favorites that only come around one time per year, Costco offers consumers no shortage of deals.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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The suspect on the lam in Holliday Park — around 30 pounds, ash gray, pronounced snout — will not respond to reason, pleas, threats or bargains.—
Heather Bushman,
IndyStar,
3 Oct. 2025
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Sony’s Ohama, however, hinted that the RGB’s foundation in the LED architecture that sets have used for backlighting for the past 15 or so years might allow for cost reductions over time.—
Rob Pegoraro,
PC Magazine,
7 Oct. 2025
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The Ember report also indicated a modest decline in global power sector emissions, down by 12 million tonnes of CO₂, largely due to reductions in China and India.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Markdown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/markdown. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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