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Definition of markednext

marked

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verb

past tense of mark
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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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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of marked
Adjective
Last December in Ontario, California, a truck reportedly collided with a train at a marked crossing, killing a crew member. Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 12 Feb. 2026 As a marked return to high heels takes hold, one big push at Sam Edelman is the expansion of the brand’s best-selling Hazel pump, which is getting an update with a new a 105-millimeter heel. Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026
Verb
The shooting marked one of the moments of highest tension between the two countries. Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 15 May 2026 The 1980s marked the first time that finance captured a larger relative share of profits in the American economy than either manufacturing or services. Literary Hub, 15 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for marked
Recent Examples of Synonyms for marked
Adjective
  • Windows Central has tested the low latency profile available in test builds of Windows 11 and observed a noticeable increase in speed and responsiveness on the same hardware compared to the current public version of Windows 11 25H2.
    Andrew Cunningham, ArsTechnica, 12 May 2026
  • That difference is even more noticeable in real-world kitchens, where oils are often left at high heat for hours, Gruel said.
    Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
Verb
  • Ships receiving oil then continue to ports in China or elsewhere, with the product labeled as an export from a third country, like Malaysia or Indonesia.
    Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
  • Satisfy the seafood lovers at your potluck with this shrimp casserole, but be sure it's labeled for attendees with shellfish allergies.
    Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 12 May 2026
Verb
  • Goldschmied exits Daily Blue to launch Goldie, another woman’s jeans brands characterized by innovative production techniques like the use of pigments and garment dyeing.
    Maria Cristina Pavarini, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
  • The defense has characterized the search of his bag as a violation of his constitutional rights.
    Michael Ruiz , Maria Paronich, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
Verb
  • Appearing in her fourth WNBA game, Johnson recorded 14 points and six rebounds in 28 minutes against the Fever.
    James Boyd, New York Times, 18 May 2026
  • Weaver and Devin Williams — the other former Yankees closer in the Mets’ bullpen — recorded the final nine outs in Saturday’s victory, which evened the Subway Series at one win apiece going into Sunday afternoon’s finale.
    Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 17 May 2026
Adjective
  • References to gambling during NBA games analyzed by The Post appeared on average in 1 of every 3 minutes and were often prominent.
    Luke Connors, Washington Post, 19 May 2026
  • Romano’s sturdy book may not stint on examples of Mary’s bad behavior—including a ferociously jealous verbal assault, near the end of the war, on the wife of a prominent Union general—but the biographer keeps tilting against those who slighted Mary in even the most superficial ways.
    Thomas Mallon, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
Verb
  • The Kansas Highway Patrol identified a Leavenworth woman as the person killed in a single-vehicle crash in Johnson County Tuesday afternoon.
    Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2026
  • According to Altizer, nothing was found during those searches, and without a specific location identified in the Willow Creek area, law enforcement has yet to conduct a thorough ground search there.
    Sarah Dahlberg, NBC news, 13 May 2026
Verb
  • Susan Dewar, ecologist and president of the nonprofit California Wolf Foundation, said in a May 18 email to USA TODAY that there is a delay between when wolves enter geographical areas and when they are logged.
    Saleen Martin, USA Today, 18 May 2026
  • The service has grown rapidly, from 1,489 calls for service in the first year to 9,200 last year and a further 20% increase logged in the current year.
    Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2026
Adjective
  • Xi’s expected to be a commanding presence as host, opposite a US president known more for relying on gut instinct than meticulous preparation.
    Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 13 May 2026
  • Senior midfielder Meghan O’Donnell, who scored her eighth goal of the season during Libertyville’s 3-2 win over Waubonsie Valley on Thursday, said Chung is a commanding presence.
    Bobby Narang, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026

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“Marked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marked. Accessed 19 May. 2026.

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