MARKING DOWN Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

marking down

verb

Definition of marking down next

present participle of mark down

as in reducing

to diminish the price or value of marked down all seasonal goods immediately after the holidays

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Recent Examples of marking down By marking down the collateral for that leverage, JPMorgan is reducing the ability of private credit firms to borrow against their loans, and in some cases could even force firms to post more collateral. —

Hugh Son, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026 The store is continually marking down wedding dresses and other items, with discounts currently reaching as high as 50% off. —

Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2025

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Unfortunately, facilities at public parks and libraries close at nightfall, greatly reducing the number of bathrooms available.

— Michael Perkins, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 May 2026
In the surgical procedure, a v-shape of the lower lid is removed thereby shortening the area and reducing the defect.

— Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 10 May 2026