MARKDOWN Synonyms: 119 Similar and Opposite Words

mark down 1 of 2

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

Some of our favorite models remain marked down, but probably not for much longer. — Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2026 Playful dinnerware and elegant barware are marked down as part of the post-Prime Day deals. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2026

Noun

On top of the incredible markdown, the real, functional belt loops immediately caught my attention. — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 18 Sep. 2026 The look in question is a retailer exclusive, and that 59-percent markdown makes the racer silhouette even more of a must in your collection. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mark down

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Verb

By controlling how densely cancer-targeting proteins are displayed on the virus, the team developed vaccine particles that significantly reduced tumor development in mice.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 31 Oct. 2026
Research suggests standard time better aligns with our circadian rhythm, or internal clock, and reduces the risk of health complications.

— Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 31 Oct. 2026

Definition of reduce

Noun

De Miguel was challenging for the ball near midfield on Monday when he was struck in the chest by Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono, who came running from the opposite direction in an apparent attempt to make a clearance.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2026
The scientists are now considering publishing the information outside the agency to avoid onerous clearance.

— Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of clearance

Noun

The Party Film Sales handles international sales while Janus Films holds North American distribution rights.

— Emiliano de Pablos, Variety, 1 Nov. 2026
Orders reflect current demand, while sales represent past demand that's been fulfilled — and investors are always looking toward the future.

— Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of sale

Verb

Every lesson your agents learn gets written down here or nowhere.

— Stephen Messer, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2026
The practice involves writing down your intrusive thoughts and fears, and even recording yourself talking about them, and playing that recording back to yourself.

— Ava Kofman, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of write down

Noun

But while Cannon likely violated district policies and procedures, the state couldn’t establish a higher burden of criminal intent, according to a closeout memo from the State Attorney’s Office.

— Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026
State prosecutors cleared the city of Miami police officers of criminal wrongdoing after issuing a closeout memo from the State Attorney's Office.

— Najahe Sherman, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of closeout

Noun

The rink also offers a $5 discount for those with a Dignity Health card and Western Health Advantage card.

— Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 29 Oct. 2026
California’s Clean Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project offers point-of-sale discounts on zero-emission trucks and buses and has distributed $1 billion so far.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of discount

Noun

Add in the inconsistency of Green Bay’s rookie kicker, Trey Smack, and the points look like an absolute bargain.

— Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 29 Oct. 2026
Her organizing was instrumental in California’s Agricultural Labor Relations Act of 1975, which granted farmworkers the legal right to form unions, hold secret-ballot elections, and bargain collectively with their employers.

— Cindy Carcamo, Christian Science Monitor, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of bargain

Noun

But this year, OVS slashed its funding, forcing service reductions and uncertainty while barring the program from using grant money to help survivors across county lines.

— Connie Neal, New York Daily News, 29 Oct. 2026
Subramaniam said the company is on track to achieve $650 million in operating profit improvement in Europe by the 2029 fiscal year, the majority of which will be cost reduction.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026

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