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
Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 12 Dec. 2025
Community members voiced their frustration over the lack of marked crosswalks, dangerous driving and low visibility in the North End to government representatives present at the meeting, including Mayor Lauren McLean, ACHD officials and police officers.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 11 Dec. 2025
Breven Honda, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Trump remains a polarizing figure, as his second four-year presidential term has been marked by a series of unconventional - and often unprecedented - actions.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 27 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
The department said that under California law, drivers must stop for pedestrians who are crossing the street in both marked and unmarked crosswalks.
—Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 12 Dec. 2025
Community members voiced their frustration over the lack of marked crosswalks, dangerous driving and low visibility in the North End to government representatives present at the meeting, including Mayor Lauren McLean, ACHD officials and police officers.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 11 Dec. 2025
Verb
The goal marked Villalpando’s ninth goal of the season.
—Breven Honda, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Trump remains a polarizing figure, as his second four-year presidential term has been marked by a series of unconventional - and often unprecedented - actions.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 27 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for marked
Adjective
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That’s in large part due to the Eagles’ noticeable step backward following their Super Bowl-winning season in 2024.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
24 Feb. 2026
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While London retains its energy, there is a noticeable shift in focus toward craft, quality, and, ultimately, wearability.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Avoid products labeled for outdoor use, such as topsoil, compost, and raised bed soil, as well as soil taken directly from the yard.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
23 Feb. 2026
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As a result, many modern protein bars probably can’t be labeled as healthy.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
22 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Following leads and listening to the public Nanos on Friday characterized the investigation as expanding rather than shrinking, with detectives continuing to process evidence.—
Rebecca Cohen,
NBC news,
23 Feb. 2026
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Tourette syndrome is a neurological disorder characterized by involuntary, repetitive movements and vocalizations, including the uttering of inappropriate words.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
23 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Suarez recorded a double-double with 19 points and 10 rebounds while also showing up on the defensive end.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Feb. 2026
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In court documents, federal officials argue that Bennett recorded the Raven Rock complex from within the restricted airspace.—
Winston Rogers,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The perennial candidate had raised hundreds of thousands of dollars over the years from prominent right-wing figures while promoting QAnon conspiracy theories but never cracked 25% of the vote.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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The three currently rank among the top 15 models on the prominent Artificial Analysis leaderboard.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Beyond genetics, the species was identified based on its scale pattern, coloring, skeleton and other subtle physical features.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
25 Feb. 2026
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On Wednesday the space agency identified longtime astronaut Mike Fincke, age 58, as having experienced the medical event that led to the decision to bring him and the other three members of NASA’s Crew-11 mission home weeks ahead of schedule.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
25 Feb. 2026
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At the time, Newark, based on Weather Service reports, logged 28 in.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
23 Feb. 2026
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Oprah has visited dozens of countries in every corner of the world, logged miles and miles exploring the United States, and picked up plenty of travel know-how along the way—including wisdom on what to wear.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
22 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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In an indictment Thursday, federal prosecutors said Kevin Taylor attempted to steer an $11 million contract toward the company, SaferWatch, while serving as the commanding officer of the department's School Safety Division.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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The President demoted Greg Bovino, the commanding agent in charge of the roving patrols that have besieged Los Angeles, Chicago, Charlotte, and Minneapolis.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Marked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marked. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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