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
Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 3 Sep. 2025
That’s simply too big of a markdown.
—Michael Foster, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 21 Oct. 2025
The brand’s Triple Collagen Cream is currently marked down to under $20.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 17 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Headphone Deal With a hefty 71% markdown, the Yamaha YH-E700B are a good budget-conscious option for anyone in need of some wireless noise-cancelling headphones.
—Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 3 Sep. 2025
That’s simply too big of a markdown.
—Michael Foster, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Noun
Coming in 20 fall-ready colors (as well as some brighter picks), the Shewin Waffle Pullover Sweatshirt is a seasonal essential that’s now marked down to $23 in sizes XS to 3XL.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 21 Oct. 2025
The brand’s Triple Collagen Cream is currently marked down to under $20.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 17 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for markdown
Verb
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As part of a plea agreement, the murder charge was reduced to involuntary manslaughter, and the remaining charges were dismissed.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
22 Oct. 2025
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Additional heavy rainfall is possible beyond Saturday; however, uncertainty in Melissa's track and forward speed reduces confidence in exact totals.—
MIAMI HERALD HURRICANE BOT,
Miami Herald,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Those employees work on reassembling warheads, among the most sensitive jobs across the nuclear weapons enterprise, with the highest levels of clearance.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
21 Oct. 2025
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It was also suggested that shooting locations inside Cairo historic cemeteries earmarked for clearance to make way for new roads and infrastructure projects may have been deemed politically inconvenient.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Once the production and sale of recreational liquor became legal again in 1933, the spirit surged in the mid-20th century, slumped in the 1980s and then boomed in the 2010s.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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Way Day Decor Deals With Thanksgiving around the corner, now is an ideal time to add an inviting autumnal wreath to your home, especially while there are a variety of options on sale during Way Day.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But the thought of writing down the recipes made sense.—
Jason Mastrodonato,
Mercury News,
22 Oct. 2025
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For mental rest, Singer suggests carving out daily micro-breaks — three to five minutes to breathe, reflect or write down one positive thing.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This season’s closeout lineup is no different, with deals up to 77% off.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Oct. 2025
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In a closeout opportunity for the defending champions, Shohei Ohtani took the mound for LA and punched out 10 batters across six-plus scoreless innings of work.—
Gabe Smallson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The deepest discounts at Way Day are from beloved brands like Shark, Dyson, and Bissell.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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Customers can receive a 10% discount on pet products by using the code PETS10 at checkout.—
Trisha Easto,
USA Today,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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There is also the impact of how the rest of the stakeholders hold up their end of the bargain.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Oct. 2025
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The top 10% earners now drive nearly half of consumer spending, while everyone else hunts for bargains and low-cost options.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The e-commerce behemoth is planning the workforce reduction largely to compensate for overhiring during the pandemic; its CEO also said AI could lead to the automation of routine tasks.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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Temperature reductions from extensive tree coverage offer sustainability benefits beyond mere aesthetics — a critical consideration in a climate where outdoor spaces become nearly uninhabitable for months each year.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Markdown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/markdown. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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