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as in characterizes
to be an important feature of
an annual event marked mostly by noise and confusion
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as in records
to make a written note of
mark down the names of those who are planning to attend the dinner
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as in jokes
a person or thing that is made fun of
in the wake of the scandal, the disgraced governor became the favorite mark of late-night comedians
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as in targets
a person or thing that is the object of abuse, criticism, or ridicule
his gullibility and tendency to fall for bluffs made him an easy mark at the poker table
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as in reputations
overall quality as seen or judged by people in general
a brand of crystal that bears the mark of excellence
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as in standards
something set up as an example against which others of the same type are compared
lately his playing hasn't been up to the mark expected of a concert pianist
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as in purposes
something that one hopes or intends to accomplish
set marks for expected daily output
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as in features
something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind
a sensitive expression that is the mark of a poet
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as in scars
something that spoils the appearance or completeness of a thing
a small mark where the car had scraped a wall
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as in effects
the power to bring about a result on another
a person of some mark in the field of evolutionary biology
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Recent Examples of marks
Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
This study marks the first to use that data to model climate as rising temperatures are expected to fuel more disastrous events, from marine heat waves that kill coral to droughts.
—Jenny Staletovich, Sun Sentinel, 14 June 2026
The Robot Phone marks Honor’s first collaboration with Arri, the global cinematic camera technology company.
—Jenny S. Li, Variety, 14 June 2026
This marks her fourth outing this week.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 14 June 2026
This weekend marks one year since a stunning act of political violence shocked the state.
—Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 14 June 2026
This marks the fourth time in five years a former KU player has won an NBA championship (McCullar, Mykhailiuk, Braun and Wiggins).
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 14 June 2026
Solstice marks time of celebration for some Several locations around the world are particularly known for celebrating the solstice, including Newgrange in Ireland.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 14 June 2026
The lights-to-flag victory on the iconic streets of Monte Carlo marks the 19-year-old Italian’s fifth consecutive win, continuing an extraordinary streak in his sophomore F1 season.
—Sahil Kapur, NBC news, 7 June 2026
Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
But several shots appear to hit with enough force to leave visible impact marks and dents in the wall.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
This primary marks the first time Democratic votes are making up a majority in a primary with Valadao since 2018.
—Mathew Miranda
june 12, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
Ebony Joy, a tenant of the 931 Michigan Avenue unit, told Pioneer Press this deal marks over a year of hard work in fighting against unsustainable fee increases.
—Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
Stamps or maker’s marks are often located on the underside of items.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
Furthermore, four of the woman’s long bones (both humeri, the left ulna, and the left femur) showed marks that had previously been identified as tooth marks, suggesting rodents had gnawed at the bones.
—Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 11 June 2026
Khy’s summer 2026 collection marks the second drop since the brand’s refresh.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
Many of these locations can hit those marks by late morning to early afternoon.
—Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Verb
The arrival of The Better Life shows that Americans are still deeply interested in all things 3 Doors Down, even as its starting position now marks a new career low for the troupe.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
This study marks the first to use that data to model climate as rising temperatures are expected to fuel more disastrous events, from marine heat waves that kill coral to droughts.
—Jenny Staletovich, Sun Sentinel, 14 June 2026
The Robot Phone marks Honor’s first collaboration with Arri, the global cinematic camera technology company.
—Jenny S. Li, Variety, 14 June 2026
This marks her fourth outing this week.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 14 June 2026
This weekend marks one year since a stunning act of political violence shocked the state.
—Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 14 June 2026
This marks the fourth time in five years a former KU player has won an NBA championship (McCullar, Mykhailiuk, Braun and Wiggins).
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 14 June 2026
Solstice marks time of celebration for some Several locations around the world are particularly known for celebrating the solstice, including Newgrange in Ireland.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 14 June 2026
The lights-to-flag victory on the iconic streets of Monte Carlo marks the 19-year-old Italian’s fifth consecutive win, continuing an extraordinary streak in his sophomore F1 season.
—Sahil Kapur, NBC news, 7 June 2026
Noun
The ballerinas and Rodrigo then took to the New York City streets, hitting their marks while dancing in intersections around the Upper West Side.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
But several shots appear to hit with enough force to leave visible impact marks and dents in the wall.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
This primary marks the first time Democratic votes are making up a majority in a primary with Valadao since 2018.
—Mathew Miranda
june 12, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
Ebony Joy, a tenant of the 931 Michigan Avenue unit, told Pioneer Press this deal marks over a year of hard work in fighting against unsustainable fee increases.
—Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
Stamps or maker’s marks are often located on the underside of items.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
Furthermore, four of the woman’s long bones (both humeri, the left ulna, and the left femur) showed marks that had previously been identified as tooth marks, suggesting rodents had gnawed at the bones.
—Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 11 June 2026
Khy’s summer 2026 collection marks the second drop since the brand’s refresh.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
Many of these locations can hit those marks by late morning to early afternoon.
—Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for marks
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In addition to selling a line of 7-OH pills called Advanced Alkaloids online and at his CBD American Shaman retail shops, Sanders also white-labels 7-OH products for other brands through Shaman Botanicals.—
David Hudnall,
Kansas City Star,
24 Nov. 2025
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If a student misses 10% or more of school days during the year, CPS labels the student a chronic absentee.—
Preston Mizell,
FOXNews.com,
24 Nov. 2025
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Under that view, a taxpayer who actively participates in management should not receive the benefit simply because state law characterizes the interest as a limited partnership interest.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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The network characterizes the request for edits as something that should be happening in the newsroom.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
7 June 2026
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Brown, who records show had a history of mental illness and incarceration, also faces federal charges in the case.—
Mary Ramsey
Updated December 7,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Dec. 2025
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This surveillance network indiscriminately records millions of trips every month, whether people are on their way to work, dropping their kids off at school, seeking health care, going to a place of worship or attending a protest.—
Lisa Femia,
Mercury News,
6 Dec. 2025
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The day shift also starts making factory-work jokes, with Rekha playing a perky do-bee who just wants to make the boss happy, and Lily adopting an agitator role, demanding workman’s comp and trying to spark revolt.—
Tasha Robinson,
Vulture,
16 June 2026
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Even comedian Shane Gillis, who's been in hot water for his own distasteful jokes, wasn't a fan of Hokit's words.—
Leigh Blickley,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 June 2026
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Companies owned by Elon Musk are under review for consideration as potential military targets by Iran, semiofficial Fars news agency has reported.—
Sarah Dean,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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Upside targets based on a breakout from this formation give us targets over the next six to nine months of $250 to $260.—
Jay Woods,
CNBC,
11 June 2026
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Their reputations were destroyed.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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Italy has long been the global anchor for this kind of immersive travel, and a handful of programs across Tuscany and Florence have built reputations for hands-on instruction inside historic villas and prestigious culinary institutions.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
10 June 2026
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The service Generations of LMR ownership have upheld high standards for property staff to deliver top-notch western hospitality.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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The group said Skydive Kansas City adheres to the safety standards set by the largest skydiving organization in the world, including all maintenance requirements established by the FAA.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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This is the historic Indian Treaty Room in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, frequently used for ceremonial purposes, including swearing ins of Supreme Court justices, cabinet officials, and formal receptions.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
15 June 2026
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The Supreme Court decided in 2014 that inherited IRAs do not qualify as retirement funds for purposes of federal bankruptcy protection, as beneficiaries cannot make new contributions and are often required to take distributions from the account.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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“Marks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marks. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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