marked (off)

verb

Definition of marked (off)next
past tense of mark (off)
as in defined
to mark the limits of marked off the outline of the mural first

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  1. defined
  2. limited
Verb
  • Increasingly, loyalty is being defined by the entire trip—not simply the hotel stay.
    — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • If his startup years were defined by pitch decks and investor updates, Philips’ life now is defined by alarms and factory floors.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of defined
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  • He has been limited during the offseason program but is working to be ready for Week 1 of the 2026 season.
    — Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
  • They are just largely limited to local decisions, non-partisan races for positions like judgeships and what few partisan contests around the state feature only candidates from one political party — which under Florida law are opened to all voters.
    — Miami Herald Staff, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
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“Marked (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marked%20%28off%29. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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