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
  • Paramount has touted additional regulatory clearances from several other countries, including China, Canada and Australia.
    — Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 13 July 2026
  • All the moves still require the whales to pass final health clearances from Canadian veterinarians.
    — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026
Definition of clearances
Noun
  • Unfortunately for this part of the Lamborghini customer base, its chief marketing and sales officer Federico Foschini says there are currently no plans to put a similar transmission in one of the marque’s supercars.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 15 July 2026
  • Cramer said that disclosure eased concerns that Buffett might be worried about Alphabet's heavy artificial intelligence spending, including bond sales.
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 15 July 2026
Definition of sales
Noun
  • But by one measure, at least, the megacaps are starting to look like bargains.
    — Sarah Min, CNBC, 8 July 2026
  • At 40 percent off, the Hoka Bondi 8 Caged Sneakers are one of the biggest bargains on this list.
    — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026
Definition of bargains
Noun
  • Foes of the measure say their warnings about the future of discounts lies in the disclosure requirement.
    — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2026
  • Insurance discounts and long-term savings Because impact windows protect your home against storm damage, many home insurance providers will offer discounts or incentives for installing them in your home.
    — Alora Bopray, USA Today, 10 July 2026
Definition of discounts
Noun
  • That $54,380 made for a profitable shopping trip, even without BOGO buys.
    — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
  • Baby Boomers, who make unplanned buys, too, only overspend by $133.
    — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 14 July 2026
Definition of buys
Noun
  • Voltage reductions were also happening earlier in the day in parts of Staten Island, Queens, the Bronx, Brooklyn and Westchester, Con Edison spokesperson Jamie McShane told CNN.
    — Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
  • On the other hand, massive reductions in the number of incoming immigrants do not increase such jobs.
    — Robert Hormats, Time, 4 July 2026
Definition of reductions
Noun
  • Important public policy delivered through deductions, deferrals and account rules that reward people who already have cash to save.
    — Teresa Ghilarducci, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
  • Many states also provide tax deductions or credits for contributions.
    — Liz Knueven, CNBC, 7 July 2026
Definition of deductions
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“Markdowns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/markdowns. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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