marking down

present participle of mark down

Example Sentences

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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. Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for marking down
Verb
  • According to the current lawsuit, Fletcher has not paid his half of the minimum $1,500 per month restitution for the existing settlement, but his ex-wife has paid her portion, reducing the restitution balance to just under $56,000.
    Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 3 Nov. 2025
  • These are all part of standard advice for good sleep hygiene, which also includes reducing screen use before bed and creating a regular evening routine, like reading or listening to calming music.
    Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Steps like clearing a workspace together or writing down all pressing tasks can make the first step ridiculously small and naturally build momentum.
    Ana Homayoun, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2025
  • But the thought of writing down the recipes made sense.
    Jason Mastrodonato, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Last week started with the big banks delivering strong earnings and ended with regional lenders writing off bad loans.
    Zev Fima,Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 19 Oct. 2025
  • The mistake is writing off these sayings as coach speak.
    Daniel Popper, New York Times, 22 Sep. 2025

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“Marking down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marking%20down. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.

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