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
The store is continually marking down wedding dresses and other items, with discounts currently reaching as high as 50% off.
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Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2025
Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for marking down
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Once stationary, turn off all lights except the hazard flashers, engage the emergency brake, and release the brake pedal to ensure your tail lights are not illuminated, reducing the risk of other drivers colliding with your stationary vehicle.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Mar. 2026
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That deal, which required Iran to limit its nuclear program by, among other things, cutting enrichment levels and reducing centrifuges, took effect in 2016 and was due to expire 10 years after it was adopted.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
28 Feb. 2026
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The idea of writing down your arguments came from a technique used by debaters.—
Jeff Banowetz,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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However, most companies would be writing down tens of millions on the film.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
11 Feb. 2026
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Instead of writing off the cost of certain assets over several years, businesses can generally deduct the full cost upfront, within limits.—
Forbes Money Team,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Also since the press conference, some doctors have begun writing off-label prescriptions for autistic children, against the advice of medical groups including the American Academy of Pediatrics.—
Jon Hamilton,
NPR,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Marking down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marking%20down. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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