MARKING DOWN Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

marking down

verb

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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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The majority-Republican House Committee on Appropriations proposed on Wednesday less extreme but still substantial cuts, slashing 20% from the agency and reducing funding to the state clean water programs by almost 25%.

— Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
On the next play, an Evans flyout scored Rey, reducing the deficit to 6-3.

— Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 May 2026