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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Recent Examples of mark down

Verb

Its prices are marked down to attract new customers, but owner Tarek Wazne, a member of the Berri family, says each of its locations is usually among the five cheapest in its area. — Lily Wright, Los Angeles Times, 31 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

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Verb

The South in particular faces higher rates of obesity and other health challenges that have further reduced the pool of eligible recruits and contributed to higher injury rates during basic training, according to service data.

— Steven Beynon, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
The historic supply shock has also been softened by other factors, including alternative export routes out of the Gulf, China reducing its oil imports, the United States increasing production and drawdowns from global oil stockpiles.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of reduce

Noun

Meanwhile the adaptive air suspension varies ground clearance from five inches (127 mm) up to nine inches (229 mm) and lowers automatically at highway speeds to maximize aerodynamic efficiency and cornering stability.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 19 Aug. 2026
Planners envision the horizontal clearance being increased from 50 feet to approximately 90 feet.

— David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of clearance

Verb

Reserving that built-in 15-minute buffer gives you room to write down your thoughts, process your emotions if the discussion was tense, and clear your mind before stepping into the next meeting.

— Luciana Paulise, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
In between getting ready for the new year and writing down your atonements, here are upcoming events to keep in mind — everything from a lively Shabbat geared toward young adults to a shopping event featuring local businesses.

— Jessica Tzikas, Sun Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of write down

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

Run by a former OpenAI employee, Situational Awareness was forced to sell most of its portfolio at a steep discount to Citadel.

— Matt Egan, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
From denim and sweatpants to bomber jackets and tees, Abercrombie Kids is offering major discounts to start the school year in style.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of discount

Noun

Universities are breaking the economic bargain that once kept experts in the classroom.

— Francisco Ruiz, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
But Norwich City were here long before the by-now-familiar array of bargain stores, DIY merchants and shoe shops that can be found a couple of hundred yards away.

— Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of bargain

Noun

Financial test The reduction highlights the financial challenges behind the AI infrastructure boom.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2026
It, and three other airline stocks, were sold by Warren Buffett at a loss in the first quarter of 2020 amid a massive reduction in air travel as the COVID-19 pandemic was gaining steam.

— Alex Crippen, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2026

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