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
Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 12 Feb. 2026
As a marked return to high heels takes hold, one big push at Sam Edelman is the expansion of the brand’s best-selling Hazel pump, which is getting an update with a new a 105-millimeter heel.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026
Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 15 May 2026
The 1980s marked the first time that finance captured a larger relative share of profits in the American economy than either manufacturing or services.
—Literary Hub, 15 May 2026
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Adjective
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
As a marked return to high heels takes hold, one big push at Sam Edelman is the expansion of the brand’s best-selling Hazel pump, which is getting an update with a new a 105-millimeter heel.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026
Verb
The shooting marked one of the moments of highest tension between the two countries.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 15 May 2026
The 1980s marked the first time that finance captured a larger relative share of profits in the American economy than either manufacturing or services.
—Literary Hub, 15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for marked
Adjective
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Windows Central has tested the low latency profile available in test builds of Windows 11 and observed a noticeable increase in speed and responsiveness on the same hardware compared to the current public version of Windows 11 25H2.—
Andrew Cunningham,
ArsTechnica,
12 May 2026
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That difference is even more noticeable in real-world kitchens, where oils are often left at high heat for hours, Gruel said.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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Ships receiving oil then continue to ports in China or elsewhere, with the product labeled as an export from a third country, like Malaysia or Indonesia.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
12 May 2026
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Satisfy the seafood lovers at your potluck with this shrimp casserole, but be sure it's labeled for attendees with shellfish allergies.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
12 May 2026
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The quiet interiors — defined by the revamp the stately building has undergone in the ‘50s — is characterized by an understated palette of neutral stone flooring and wooden furnishings, which were developed reusing existing materials.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
11 May 2026
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The new animals, which also include three new gecko species, are still being formally named and characterized.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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Russian forces recorded a net territorial loss in April, the first time that’s happened since August 2024, according to the Institute for the Study of War.—
Carter Schroppe,
The Washington Examiner,
10 May 2026
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The 34-year-old Wacha allowed just two hits and recorded six strikeouts in seven innings.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
10 May 2026
Adjective
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With the House vote on Monday, Duterte, who comes from one of the country’s most prominent political dynasties, became the first official in the Southeast Asian country’s history to be impeached twice.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
11 May 2026
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In a hall occasionally pierced by air-raid sirens warning of Russian strikes, the event has united Ukraine’s most prominent galleries, artists, collectors, and cultural institutions.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 May 2026
Verb
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The Kansas Highway Patrol identified a Leavenworth woman as the person killed in a single-vehicle crash in Johnson County Tuesday afternoon.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
13 May 2026
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According to Altizer, nothing was found during those searches, and without a specific location identified in the Willow Creek area, law enforcement has yet to conduct a thorough ground search there.—
Sarah Dahlberg,
NBC news,
13 May 2026
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The company said the unauthorized actor made changes to pages that appeared when some students and teachers were logged in through Canvas.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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Aubrey Griffin also logged her first WNBA minutes Friday after a whirlwind few days that ended in her signing a hardship contract with New York the morning of her debut.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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Xi’s expected to be a commanding presence as host, opposite a US president known more for relying on gut instinct than meticulous preparation.—
Sylvie Zhuang,
CNN Money,
13 May 2026
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Senior midfielder Meghan O’Donnell, who scored her eighth goal of the season during Libertyville’s 3-2 win over Waubonsie Valley on Thursday, said Chung is a commanding presence.—
Bobby Narang,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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“Marked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marked. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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