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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Best Last-Chance Amazon Fashion Labor Day Sales Get excited for the new season with the fall fashion deals marked down for Labor Day weekend. — Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2026 Style the dress solo, or follow my lead and pair it with this Merino Wool Sweater that’s marked down to $21. — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 4 Sep. 2026

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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 Amazon Prime members can snag the vacuum on an exclusive sale for $80 — a $70 markdown from its original price, per the brand. — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mark down

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Because the coating is already on the coil, manufacturers may be able to reduce reliance on external lubrication and additional e-coating processes.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026
The goal, advocates say, was to get individuals struggling with addiction treatment while reducing overcrowding inside state prisons.

— Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of reduce

Noun

Miami’s trainers brought him back slowly, and eventually gave him a full medical clearance.

— Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2026
After being taken to a local hospital for medical clearance, the juvenile was then booked into the Ada County Juvenile Detention Center on charges of grand theft, fleeing and eluding, and resisting and obstructing.

— Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of clearance

Noun

Heading into the weekend, Wilson’s film was already looking strong, having netted more than $60,000 in pre-sales to become the highest-grossing opening for a documentary in the theater’s history.

— Brent Lang, IndieWire, 20 Sep. 2026
Pulte normally provides an insurance policy as part of the sale package.

— Paige St. John, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of sale

Verb

In early 2019, Philadelphia was one of six brands the company wrote down as the value of its intangible assets fell.

— Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026
Discuss chores and quiet hours with care, and write down who handles what this week to prevent a repeating argument.

— Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 15 Sep. 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

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The 2026 study showed dramatic long-term reductions in indoor water use.

— Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2026
At a quantum level, though, these reductions are happening in jumps, and Safavi-Naeini’s team measured them in real time, a first-of-its-kind achievement.

— Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2026

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