as in noticeable
likely to attract attention
walks with a marked limp a marked improvement in his grades
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1
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
Eric Lob, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2026
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
Thomas Adam, The Conversation, 29 May 2026
This is notable because the test flight marked the first use of SpaceX’s newest version of Raptor on a launch.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 29 May 2026
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Adjective
Iran’s new ruler is already a marked man.
—Eric Lob, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2026
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
Verb
Walls, trees and bushes marked the borders.
—Thomas Adam, The Conversation, 29 May 2026
This is notable because the test flight marked the first use of SpaceX’s newest version of Raptor on a launch.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for marked
Adjective
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Another noticeable increase is related to cleaning/damage deposits for swim meets at the aquatics center, which are increasing from $200 to $300 each.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2026
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If your flimsy flip-flops leave your feet aching by noon, these Vionic flats are a noticeable upgrade.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
25 May 2026
Verb
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The statement — labeled as a latest update — did not directly address any legal proceedings.—
Paris Barraza,
USA Today,
26 May 2026
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Fungicides labeled for powdery mildew include products containing the active ingredients chlorothalonil, myclobutanil, and propiconazole.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
25 May 2026
Verb
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The data reframes a market long characterized as advertising-resistant.—
Frank Racioppi,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Buffett famously characterized Berkshire's investment in Apple as a consumer bet.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
1 June 2026
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Video captured the chaotic scene, showing numerous horses galloping along Via Cristoforo Colombo as drivers recorded the scene.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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Tyler Davis recorded two outs for his first career save after third baseman Miguel Vargas made a diving catch of Riley Greene's foul popup over the tarp for the first out in the ninth.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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Now part of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, this is one of the city’s most prominent addresses for creative types and travelers who know where to find the best service.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The original sign for Joe Marty’s, named for a prominent local baseball player once thought to be a better prospect than Joe DiMaggio, wasn’t part of the listing.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Detectives identified the suspect as a 31-year-old San Jose man.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
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At a news conference in April announcing the arrests, Placer County Sheriff Wayne Woo said analysts at a forensic lab in Contra Costa County identified James Lawhead as the suspect using DNA evidence collected from the 1991 homicide.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
27 May 2026
Verb
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Inside the networks linking them to grid operators, someone was already logged in—and had been for months, quietly mapping infrastructure since March.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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In a rare box office feat, the pic — made for under $1 million — also logged a 39% increase in box office returns during its second weekend.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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Ellis is the commanding general of the 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson in Colorado.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
28 May 2026
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Before the splitting of the Bronx into two commands, for the last three years Gurley was the commanding officer of Patrol Borough Bronx, overseeing the entire borough.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
26 May 2026
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“Marked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marked. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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