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
Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 12 June 2026
Some of our favorite antiaging moisturizers are also already marked down as an early Amazon Prime Day treat.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 8 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
Walmart has the Shark Navigator Swivel Pro Upright Vacuum on sale for $98, heavily marked down from its $179 retail list price.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 12 June 2026
Some of our favorite antiaging moisturizers are also already marked down as an early Amazon Prime Day treat.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 8 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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The coronavirus vaccine reduced the risk of major cardiovascular events linked to covid-19 — strokes, heart attacks, and hospitalization from heart disease — by about 40 percent, according to a new study.—
Daniel Wu,
Washington Post,
16 June 2026
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Consolidating multiple high-rate debts into a single loan with a lower interest rate can simplify the repayment process and lower your monthly costs, making your debt more manageable and reducing the likelihood of falling behind.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
Noun
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This regulatory clearance follows an intense evaluation of a 724-page proposal that covered system engineering, safety protocols, economic projections, and environmental impacts.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
11 June 2026
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Given how difficult the property is to access, the pool’s dimensions were limited by railroad clearances.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
11 June 2026
Noun
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Here are this week’s Independent Press Top 40 Bestsellers for nonfiction, based on sales in hundreds of independent bookstores nationwide, generously provided by the American Booksellers Association.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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In 2024, Cooper signed a multiyear deal with SiriusXM, encompassing ad sales, distribution and more.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Propose the check-in, write down the tasks, and match the agreement to the energy people truly have rather than the version everyone wishes existed.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
10 June 2026
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This means that voters in the village — which has a population of about 7,000 people — will have to write down their choice for mayor on Tuesday, June 16, per the outlets.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
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And to add salt into Kliundikova’s wound, officials deemed her closeout a Flagrant 1.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
19 Aug. 2025
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Right now, Wayfair’s closeout section includes discounts on accent chairs, area rugs, patio sets, and more investment-worthy pieces.—
Shea Simmons,
People.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Walmart At Walmart, shoppers can get discounts on items including blenders, coffee makers, air fryers, icemakers, hand mixers and slow cookers.—
Marina Johnson,
IndyStar,
11 Dec. 2025
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Little ones who want a more expensive toy can still get a $5 discount on their purchase.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
11 Dec. 2025
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The next World Cup cycle will be a dramatically different negotiation, with Fox’s bargain-rate deal expiring and the 2026 ratings bonanza on the table as evidence of what the rights are actually worth.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
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Yet there is a way through, provided the parties resist the allure of the all-or-nothing bargain.—
Ali Vaez,
Time,
15 June 2026
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This is a crisis that cannot be ignored, especially with school-age children now in summer vacation, which means even further reductions in access to healthy foods.—
Michael Farver,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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Believed by some to help with healing, recovery and reduction of inflammation, advocates go so far as to suggest peptides can increase longevity.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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“Mark down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mark%20down. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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