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
Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026
Dozens of marked and unmarked vehicles just drove off the scene of the shooting.
—Kyla Guilfoil, NBC news, 24 Jan. 2026
Josh Yohe, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
That lawsuit’s withdrawal marked a turning point, and brought the battle back to the core issues of spousal support and division of assets.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 10 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
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
Dozens of marked and unmarked vehicles just drove off the scene of the shooting.
—Kyla Guilfoil, NBC news, 24 Jan. 2026
Verb
This also marked his first appearance since receiving a black eye while being hit on the bench with a puck during Saturday’s win against the Florida Panthers.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
That lawsuit’s withdrawal marked a turning point, and brought the battle back to the core issues of spousal support and division of assets.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for marked
Adjective
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Nigel Hughes, who tracks housing markets across the country, says there has already been a noticeable shift.—
Brad Hamilton,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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But political observers say many Georgia taxpayers could see a noticeable reduction in taxes in the years ahead.—
David Wickert,
AJC.com,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Intoxicating hemp sidesteps being labelled as marijuana by relying on alternate psychoactive chemicals like Delta-8 THC or THCa, rather than the Delta-9 THC found in marijuana.—
Jack Harvel,
Kansas City Star,
6 Apr. 2026
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Instead, search out a simple preemergent herbicide labeled for controlling crabgrass.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Apr. 2026
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Democratic officials who led impeachment efforts against Noem characterized her removal as necessary due to her incompetence and mismanagement, focusing on her failure to execute her duties effectively rather than framing her dismissal within broader patterns.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 2026
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The most recent budget crunches have been characterized by the majority Democrats as a battle against a structural deficit exacerbated by the constraints of the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
5 Apr. 2026
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On average, almost 200 rapes were recorded by the police every single day in the year up to June 2025, which the government say is likely to be an underestimate of how many took place.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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Public outcry shut this down a few years later, but the audience surely knew the reference when Lehrer recorded this song live at Sanders Theater.—
Brett Milano,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Take, for example, Wiseman's words on one of Orientale's prominent features.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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George Welsh’s father, James, was a prominent and wealthy real estate magnate in Kansas City.—
Patrick Salland,
Kansas City Star,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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At that time, Leatherman and a passenger, identified as Bryan Selmer, abandoned the vehicle and ran, court records show.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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An investigation led to a third suspect being identified, Michael Ray Elam, 46, and he was located and arrested, the sheriff’s office said.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Jackson logged over 120 snaps on defense last year, according to Pro Football Focus, with his role increasing each week.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Apr. 2026
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The Wolverines' Yaxel Lendeborg, Big Ten player of the year, logged only 14 minutes in the game.—
Jack Springgate,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Raman had a commanding lead in a field of five major candidates, with 33% of voters supporting her, while Bass trailed at 17%.—
Carlos De Loera,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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At 132 feet, the 40P is larger and more commanding, offering additional space and slightly flashier features.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Marked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marked. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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