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
The traffic safety law, Assembly Bill 413, prohibits parking within 20 feet of the approach side of a marked or unmarked crosswalk, or within 15 feet when a curb extension is present. — Madison Smalstig july 29, Sacbee.com, 29 July 2026 Their sometimes fiery back and forth in the virtual group interview was a marked contrast to some of their in-person group appearances before civic organizations and Democratic Party organizations. — Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 17 July 2026
Verb
Forsling’s goal marked the only overtime shot for the Panthers. — Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026 The 2026 fest marked a milestone 25th anniversary with more than 240 live events and a record 104 world premieres. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for marked
Recent Examples of Synonyms for marked
Adjective
  • Beyond pantry doors and magnetic racks, three more swaps make a noticeable difference in a tight kitchen.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Some of these changes are noticeable without any special technology, says Ibañez, including slower speech, longer pauses, a flatter emotional tone, trouble finding the right word, or vaguer, less specific language.
    — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Footwear News labeled heeled thong sandals the summer’s biggest footwear trend, noting that the trend would be likely to continue throughout the unexpectedly warm fall months.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
  • He was labeled this way in a 2016 Variety cover story as well.
    — Marta Balaga, Variety, 28 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by episodes of bingeing followed by purging.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Company officials characterized the pace as methodical at the outset, followed by an aggressive push toward commercial licensing.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The goal was to recapture the way music was recorded decades ago, bringing musicians together to play live, with large instrumental ensembles that, in some tracks, involved more than 90 musicians.
    — Franchesca Guim, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2026
  • The figures exclude any outing that was not recorded and uploaded to the app, and neither the Strava data nor the Virginia Tech estimates capture the full range of people who use Ohio Drive.
    — Rick Maese, Washington Post, 30 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • El Sayed met with Schumer and other prominent Democrats in recent weeks, who have all rallied behind the hopeful as the race increasingly looks in the Left’s favor.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Beam alleges Chinese company stole its IP Beam Therapeutics has filed a lawsuit alleging one of its former scientists stole intellectual property and used it to co-found a Chinese company that recently made a deal with prominent VC firms.
    — Elaine Chen, STAT, 30 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Police also formally identified Wicknell Chivayo and his wife, Lucy Muteke, as among the victims in their new statement.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Here are a few of the critical problems the mathematicians identified.
    — Lyndie Chiou, Scientific American, 2 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • El Dorado Transit has logged more than 8,300 trips in July on its commuter bus, which is much higher than the 5,600 in July 2025, planning and marketing manager Erik Bergren said.
    — Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Offensive line Among the 17 players who logged snaps on offense, PFF rated Aaron Brewer fourth, Patrick Paul fifth, Kadyn Proctor ninth, Jonah Savaiinaea 11th and Austin Jackson 13th.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Kirkwood had a commanding lead before Palou's spin caused a caution.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Adrián Marín set up the play with his pass to Tiago as Orlando took what seemed to be a commanding lead in the second half.
    — Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026

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“Marked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marked. Accessed 7 Oct. 2026.

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