marks (off)

verb

present tense third-person singular of mark (off)
as in defines
to mark the limits of marked off the outline of the mural first

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  1. defines
  2. limits
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  • The Mayo Clinic defines the mental health condition as typically marked by hallucinations, delusions, depression, and mania.
    — Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The former shoe, which lacks the gel Swoosh on its profile that defines the latter, was originally designed with Scottie Pippen in mind.
    — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
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  • Brazilian law limits presidents to two consecutive terms, but Lula left office before his current tenure.
    — Eléonore Hughes, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026
  • The festival once drew about 100,000 visitors, but its present, smaller location limits the number of visitors and balloons, organizers said.
    — Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2026
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“Marks (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marks%20%28off%29. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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