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marking (off)

verb

Definition of marking (off)next
present participle of mark (off)
as in defining
to mark the limits of marked off the outline of the mural first

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for marking (off)
  1. defining
  2. limiting
  3. bounding
  4. describing
Verb
  • To set the stage, the report’s authors said self-service technology is rapidly becoming a defining feature of the modern in-store retail experience.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Waka Flocka Flame, Roscoe Dash, and Wale each bring distinct energy, turning the record into a defining party anthem of its era.
    — Brittney Williams, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of defining
Verb
  • But researchers say the best way to drive down energy prices at home is to end the Iran war, not limiting exports.
    — Matt Egan, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Or any guardrails limiting the number of positions that will inevitably be cut when Paramount merges Paramount+ with HBO Max as the company had said.
    — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of limiting
Verb
  • The sound of a teenager bounding down the stairs of our home.
    — John Biemer, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
  • For now, though, the puppy who once came bounding into CBS Texas is growing up right before our eyes.
    — Nelly Carreño, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of bounding
Verb
  • Waltz said the administration wants to hear directly from its Gulf partners about their concerns, describing the collective meeting as an important diplomatic opportunity.
    — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Inter ended its statement by describing how Mazzola wished to be remembered.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of describing
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“Marking (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marking%20%28off%29. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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