Thesaurus results for MARKS (OFF)

marks (off)

verb

present tense third-person singular of mark (off)

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to mark the limits of marked off the outline of the mural first

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Jewelry is also essential, both day and night, and is probably the element that defines my style the most.

— Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 22 Sep. 2026
The World Health Organization defines a fall as an event in which a person inadvertently comes to rest on the ground, floor, or another lower level, so a same-level slip or trip may also qualify.

— Matthew Kayser, Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2026

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The legislation allows for the president to impose tariffs, but limits the scope of those tariffs to the five largest importers of Russian crude oil or gas and the top five countries that aid Russia's energy sanctions evasion.

— David Brennan, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026
The bill also exempts independent productions from a cap that limits how much in tax credits a business can claim each year.

— Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026

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