marked down

past tense of mark down

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of marked down At Rue La La, a low-key site that offers impressive deals on designer clothes, shoes, and accessories, dozens of Birkenstock sandals are marked down, including the iconic Arizona Sandals that both writers and A-listers wear season after season. Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026 Shop more on-trend finds for fall while they’re marked down during Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale, below. Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 2 Aug. 2026 Its prices are marked down to attract new customers, but owner Tarek Wazne, a member of the Berri family, says each of its locations is usually among the five cheapest in its area. Lily Wright, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026 Two-person, four-person, and six-person tents are up to 51 percent off; meanwhile, a comfy sleeping bag that’s large enough to accommodate you and your partner is marked down by $63. Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 31 July 2026 For example, Kohl's has a whole page dedicated to back-to-school essentials for all ages, with some pieces marked down by 20% or more. ABC News, 30 July 2026 While the 65-inch model is a spectacular 41% off, Amazon also marked down other sized models. Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 29 July 2026 Thankfully, the clearance section’s midseason refresh has surprisingly steep savings on everything from an outdoor sofa marked down by $700 to a breathable linen quilt (52% off). Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for marked down
Verb
  • Although the details of the project – including how the money would be divided between states and how exactly water use would be reduced – are currently undetermined.
    Swasti Singhai, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026
  • At a time when Iran dominates political headlines, this novel offered a deeply human perspective on a country too often reduced to geopolitics.
    Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The Mariners essentially wrote down the rest of Ray’s five-year, $115 million contract while taking on the dead money owed to declining outfielder Mitch Haniger and injured right-hander Anthony DeSclafani.
    Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 31 July 2026
  • Blanche said $130; Pearlman wrote down the correct figure, $85.
    Ted Johnson, Deadline, 25 July 2026

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“Marked down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marked%20down. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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