MARKDOWN Synonyms: 119 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

Definition of mark down

as in to reduce

to diminish the price or value of marked down all seasonal goods immediately after the holidays

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noun

as in clearance

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as in sale

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Verb

For example, Kohl's has a whole page dedicated to back-to-school essentials for all ages, with some pieces marked down by 20% or more. — ABC News, 30 July 2026 While the 65-inch model is a spectacular 41% off, Amazon also marked down other sized models. — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 29 July 2026

Noun

Be sure to take advantage of these major markdowns on investment pieces like a bed frame, dresser, area rug, and more. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 6 July 2026 When every piece supports one clear use case, the bundle reads as a complete solution instead of a markdown, and people happily trade up. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for mark down

Recent Examples of Synonyms for mark down

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Studies show that drinking more fluid—preferably water—can significantly reduce the risk of stone formation and recurrence.

— MD Published, Verywell Health, 10 Aug. 2026
The White Worm, who styled herself as a peacetime consigliere, is reduced to obsolescence by the promise of all-out war.

— Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of reduce

Noun

Centre-backs who regularly face pressure tend to produce the highest number of clearances, blocks and interceptions.

— Abdul Rehman, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026
The barge clearance level at Kaub on the Rhine, a key chokepoint for river shipments to southern Germany and Switzerland, continues to drop.

— Bloomberg, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of clearance

Noun

This next generation of talent provides an in for luxury brands who are keen to generate loyalty and sales, not just celebrity fervor, through their Korean brand ambassadors.

— Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 12 Aug. 2026
Their capacity to generate revenue via sales is ultimately determined by the market, and those players that are attracting interest.

— James McNicholas, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of sale

Noun

And better in July to learn about NBA-level closeout speed and athleticism, as well as what shots are the right shots, than when the games count.

— Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 6 July 2026
Foreign aid has been a clear focus; after USAID was razed last year, Vought was made acting administrator and tasked with overseeing the closeout of the agency.

— Anna Maria Barry-Jester, ProPublica, 22 June 2026

Definition of closeout

Noun

Transit discounts are available for seniors, disabled and student riders.

— Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 7 Aug. 2026
Downtown and on-campus bookstores did similar clean outs, offering up to 70% discounts on Nike wares before pivoting quickly with pop-up adidas shops in July.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of discount

Noun

In late April, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration banned the use of federal grants for distributing strips to the public and for some other harm reduction practices that have been credited with saving lives.

— Scott Maucione, NPR, 8 Aug. 2026
Gamers lament that this is benefitting the companies while offering nothing to consumers with no price reductions in the cost of games, despite the supply-side savings.

— Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

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