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
  • The ultimate Cape Cod movie, Jaws was first released that year and became a defining cultural moment of summer 1975, while Violent City was a favorite of Bourdain’s, its Ennio Morricone title track in high rotation on his cooking playlists.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 29 July 2026
  • The 2026 season’s defining commercial event was the sale of two franchises.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 29 July 2026
Definition of defining
Verb
  • China simultaneously placed strict restrictions on its refineries, limiting their output of gasoline, diesel and jet fuel.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
  • Removing and responsibly managing these limiting factors is a precondition for the second phase to arrive.
    — Nili Gilbert, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of limiting
Verb
  • Unlike more overtly depressive takes on this role, Bos’ Hamlet is impetuous and sardonic, often bounding up three stairs in a single step and unspooling his words, words, words as if his mouth can’t keep up with his restless mind.
    — Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026
  • At 5-foot-9, Fery possesses a skill set perfectly suited for low-bounding grass.
    — Douglas Robson, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Definition of bounding
Verb
  • Of course, describing a negative experience does not make someone toxic.
    — Mark Murphy, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
  • But immigration advocates say the agency has increasingly targeted people traveling to and from county courthouses in Illinois, describing the arrests as part of an effort to meet enforcement quotas.
    — Lila Hempel-Edgers, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 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 2 Aug. 2026.

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