as in noticeable
likely to attract attention
walks with a marked limp a marked improvement in his grades
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as in labeled
to attach an identifying slip to
marked each application with a numbered sticker
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as in characterized
to be an important feature of
an annual event marked mostly by noise and confusion
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as in recorded
to make a written note of
mark down the names of those who are planning to attend the dinner
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Recent Examples of marked
Sacbee.com, 27 Nov. 2025
Kennedy’s bill, however, makes some marked changes to the original, decades-old statute.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 26 Nov. 2025
Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 13 Jan. 2026
Jacir’s 2007 debut Salt Of This Sea marked the first film made by a Palestinian woman and launched at Cannes.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 12 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
On a marked or unmarked crosswalk.
—Sacbee.com, 27 Nov. 2025
Kennedy’s bill, however, makes some marked changes to the original, decades-old statute.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 26 Nov. 2025
Verb
Students enrolled in the Idaho Home Learning Academy must submit one assignment per subject each week and check in with their teachers every two weeks to be marked as present for the two-week period.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 13 Jan. 2026
Jacir’s 2007 debut Salt Of This Sea marked the first film made by a Palestinian woman and launched at Cannes.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 12 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for marked
Adjective
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The tint is sheer and subtle but makes a noticeable difference in evening out skin tone and camouflaging discoloration.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
10 Jan. 2026
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While Reconcept recommends sessions of at least 30 minutes, shorter experiences can still produce noticeable effects.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Federal officials have said the agents acted in self-defense and labeled the incident an act of domestic terrorism, while Democratic officials have rejected the self-defense assertion.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Inspired by the King of Cheeses, cheeses labeled Parmesan will have a similar, but often less complex taste.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In June, voting members rejected the second assessment in a 229-166 vote, a move the lawsuit characterized as a loss of confidence in the board’s management.—
Chase Jordan
January 13,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Jan. 2026
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This will require initiating a process of transitional justice—one that investigates both the grand corruption and the human rights abuses that characterized the dictatorship.—
Boris Muñoz,
Time,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Weak shaking has been recorded and several residents reported experiencing the tremor in Ridgecrest and the surrounding area according to the USGS DYFI report.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Mahmoud Haqiqat, commander of the police station in Iranshahr, Iran, was assassinated in a drive-by shooting, who recorded the event and posted it online.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Art enthusiasts Hans Ottinot, a prominent Broward attorney, and Nelson Adams, a Miami obstetrician associated with Jackson Memorial, are central to the museum’s dream team.—
Dorothy Jenkins Fields,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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This pair, complete with the prominent markings always featured on the classic style, has a memory foam insert and a rubber sole that’s especially good for slippery winter weather.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Under strict medical privacy guidelines, NASA has not identified the astronaut who had the medical issue in orbit or provided any details about its nature.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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Short‑read sequencing then identified the barcodes for each circuit design in each group of cells.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Kyan Franklin also logged 9 points, 5 rebounds and 3 steals.—
Erick Taylor,
Arkansas Online,
8 Jan. 2026
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Defensive lineman Bobby Brown III (concussion) and linebacker Claudin Cherelus (calf/ankle) are among the two players who have logged limited participations this week in practice — and their attendance will be necessary for this defense to be at its best.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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At this point, Lawrence needs a commanding postseason display to turn that around.—
Larry Holder,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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The Colorado Avalanche solidified their lead atop the Central Division on Sunday, emphatically, building a commanding lead and giving Minnesota Wild fans precious little to cheer about.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
22 Dec. 2025
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“Marked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marked. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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