markdowns

noun

plural of markdown
1
as in clearances

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2
as in sales

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for markdowns
  1. clearances
  2. sales
  3. bargains
  4. discounts
  5. buys
  6. reductions
  7. deductions
Noun
  • The letter alleges that the song was used without proper clearances and claims violation of federal copyright law.
    — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Orlando’s defense was anchored by Cori Dyke with nine clearances and seven saves from Cosette Morché.
    — Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of clearances
Noun
  • Over the past year, accessories accounted for 55 percent of sales and ready-to-wear 45 percent; direct-to-consumer made up 57 percent, wholesale 43 percent.
    — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The limited-time offer allows New Atlas readers to secure early access to Narwal’s lowest October Prime Day pricing ahead of the official sales event, bypassing the need to wait for the crowded shopping period.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of sales
Noun
  • The cost crunch prompted Prentice and his wife to seek out bargains on groceries.
    — Megan Fahrney, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The era of elevated inflation that began during the COVID pandemic has eroded the value of $100,000 to the point that Americans earning that much are hunting for bargains like everyone else.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of bargains
Noun
  • May was noted to be the biggest month for e-commerce in the brand’s history, said to be achieved without discounts or promotions.
    — Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Each spot will offer three or four cocktails at steep discounts.
    — Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of discounts
Noun
  • Senate Leadership Fund, the main GOP Senate super PAC, also shuffled some of its reservations, removing $900,000 in broadcast buys in the state while adding $400,000 in digital ads.
    — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Brighton’s fixtures from Gameweek 10 then turn really good again, so these can be good long-term buys.
    — Abdul Rehman, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of buys
Noun
  • Their talks also covered tariff reductions and an extension of trade arrangements reached last October.
    — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Part of that plan has included reductions in administrative and support staffing.
    — Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of reductions
Noun
  • Amaral listed some of the other advantages of co-producing with Brazil, including production services at lower rates, incredibly high-quality crews, and tax deductions and incentives in certain states.
    — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Meanwhile, Republicans are hoping that voters will reward them for the tax cuts in their domestic policy megabill, like deductions for overtime and tips.
    — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of deductions
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