MARKDOWNS Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

markdowns

noun

plural of markdown

as in clearances

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Relevance

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as in sales

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Noun

Birmingham had mustered two goal-line clearances by the 17-minute mark.

— Katie Whyatt, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
Well, the Department of Human Services, Pennsylvania State Police, and the FBI issue three clearances.

— Megan Shinn, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of clearances

Noun

Even these numbers will likely look like bargains in two years.

— Thomas Drance, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2026
The men’s section has some especially good bargains, including the BP Men’s Fleece Hoodie for just $22 and the Zella Men’s Endurance Performance Polo for $23.

— Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of bargains

Noun

In the year that followed, Menin’s group worked to put on public art shows and concerts in downtown neighborhoods, and offer discounts downtown businesses.

— Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 11 Sep. 2026
The Customer Appreciation Sale will offer 30% off dozens of Nintendo Switch digital games and bundles, and discounts on select physical games, downloadable content, accessories and apparel.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of discounts

Noun

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
At the same time, though, with a rate hike likely to hit markets this week and midterms in view, this is not a time to make statement buys.

— Zev Fima, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of buys

Noun

The soy-tomato condition showed significant reductions in key markers of inflammation.

— Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 5 Sep. 2026
And on the opposite side of the same coin, the solutions to inflation – spending reductions and higher taxes – are massively unpopular and could hurt the economy in the short run.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of reductions

Noun

This status also serves as a crucial fundraising tool, as donations from alumni and others become eligible for tax deductions.

— Brittney Melton, NPR, 4 Sep. 2026
Sami claimed deductions totaling about $98,000 over three years as charitable and marketing expenses.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of deductions

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