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, 17 June 2026
Walmart has the Philips 50-inch Class 4K Smart LED TV on sale for $198, heavily marked down from its $278 retail list price.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 15 June 2026
Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2026
The majority of my picks are 50 to 60% off (the lowest markdown is 40%) and start at $25, which is unheard of these days.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 8 Jan. 2026
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Verb
Snag it in eight washes while it’s still marked down.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 17 June 2026
Walmart has the Philips 50-inch Class 4K Smart LED TV on sale for $198, heavily marked down from its $278 retail list price.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 15 June 2026
Noun
Originally $299, the Ginnie was a standout find even during its first markdown ($79), but once the site lowered the price even further, well, then this deal became a steal.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2026
The majority of my picks are 50 to 60% off (the lowest markdown is 40%) and start at $25, which is unheard of these days.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mark down
Verb
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New flyover ramps connecting to I-95 would also be built, while sound barriers would be installed along both sides of the corridor to help reduce traffic noise for nearby residents.—
Joan Murray,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
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The rich treatment balances strengthening plant proteins with nourishing rosehip and sweet almond oils to reduce breakage and replenish moisture.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
23 June 2026
Noun
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However, the brutal victory came at a cost, as Gaethje now faces a 180-day medical suspension for injuries to his right wrist and left knee, pending MRI clearance.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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The flight was given clearance to taxi normally to the gate under its own power.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
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The state is alleging its inspectors visited Ashlynn Marketing Group’s facility in Santee in May 2025 and found kratom powders, capsules, liquids and chewable tablets being manufactured and held for sale.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Tickets for Ye’s upcoming San Antonio concert are set to go on sale to the general public, according to Ticketmaster.—
Aaron A. Bedoya,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
Verb
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Trillions of words were already written down and available at scale.—
Robert J. Szczerba,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
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None of these rules are written down.—
Valerie Fraser Luesse,
Southern Living,
22 June 2026
Noun
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Bridges did the same in Game 6, the closeout game against the Hawks, shooting 10-for-12 after having almost disappeared earlier in the series.—
Mike Lupica,
New York Daily News,
20 June 2026
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Both Brunson and Knicks coach Mike Brown screamed at the referees for not calling a foul on Wembanyama, which could have been ruled a flagrant closeout.—
Dan Zaksheske,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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Most of those programs score applications on a rubric; if a church directly contributes land, or offers a discount, projects earn higher scores, Woodward said.—
Mark Dee
June 19,
Idaho Statesman,
19 June 2026
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But the discounts aren't the full story because the RAM crisis already forced Galaxy Z Fold 7 prices upwards.—
Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Some concerts will be a bigger bargain than others.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
22 June 2026
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Relative bargain Please do not be mad at me for relaying this insurance math.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
21 June 2026
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The final number of staffing reductions could change as the district transitions between fiscal years, according to the district.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
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With this uptick in usage, Google hasn’t seen a reduction of headcount – companies are leaning into AI as an enhancement tool.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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“Mark down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mark%20down. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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