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
Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 29 Dec. 2025
Our editors have scoured the web for sales hosted by buzzy activewear brands that would be truly worth your time and have discovered that Athleta is marking down every.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 17 Dec. 2025
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
Oprah’s favorite finds won’t be marked down for long.
—Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 29 Dec. 2025
Our editors have scoured the web for sales hosted by buzzy activewear brands that would be truly worth your time and have discovered that Athleta is marking down every.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 17 Dec. 2025
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
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During his January 2025 State of the State address, Little called for tax cuts that could reduce the state’s general fund by about $100 million.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Jan. 2026
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To reduce sizes, builders are going back to open floor plans with fewer hallways.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Sale and clearance items are currently up to an additional 60 percent off, which is unheard of.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
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Fournier’s email also included a link to the Lyma laser’s 510(k), the documentation filed on behalf of the brand for FDA clearance.—
Brennan Kilbane,
Allure,
15 Jan. 2026
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PrettyGarden Faux Fur Coat This faux fur coat from PrettyGarden deserves to be added to your winter capsule wardrobe—especially at this super low sale price.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Jan. 2026
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The White House has clinched the first sale of Venezuelan oil since Maduro's capture in a deal valued at $500 million, and other sales are expected in the coming days and weeks, according to an administration official.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
16 Jan. 2026
Verb
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However, she was told by someone who appeared to be a store employee that several people wrote down the license plate to give to the police.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
20 Jan. 2026
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By the sixth century BCE, when the Hebrew Bible was written down, the sources of their great wealth are listed as silver, iron, tin and lead; many of these were to be found in the western Mediterranean, in Spain (tin, silver) and in Etruria (iron ore, copper).—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
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The closeout crew that would during launch day secure the astronauts onboard Orion will be on site to practice their procedures, though.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 Jan. 2026
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Look at how this possession ends — with a hard closeout from Shead on Charlotte’s rookie sensation Kon Knueppel, which forces him into a difficult 3-pointer at the buzzer.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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Plus, all the discounts on these winter boots are steep, too.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Jan. 2026
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There’s also an impressive discount on a Le Creuset Dutch oven that’s primed for hearty soups, stews, and other wintery meals, along with a Yeti tumbler that keeps your water ice-cold for hours.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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As evidenced by the number of Red Sox players who made public pleas for him to re-sign at Fenway Fest, those qualities will make Bregman an absolute bargain.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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The warm glow and the effect from the perforations are totally beautiful, and the lamp is just $110 right now, which is quite the bargain despite its luxe, upscale look.—
Brittney Morgan,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The company strips out nonessential systems and designs each component around mass reduction.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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On Wednesday, city leaders said the strategy has driven the recent crime reduction.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Mark down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mark%20down. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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