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marks up

verb

present tense third-person singular of mark up
as in sells (for)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for marks up
  1. discounts
  2. brings
Verb
  • Sometimes a person discounts abundant evidence of competence.
    — Sandro da Silva, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Starz’s current promo discounts a subscription to $6/month for your first three months.
    — Arushi Jacob, Variety, 27 July 2026
Definition of discounts
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  • AmaWaterways brings guests front row to an exclusive jazz performance in the streets here, where the acoustics haven’t changed in 400 years.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Adak brings nearly two decades of experience across consumer and retail businesses and previously held senior roles at Li & Fung and Forever 21.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of brings
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“Marks up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marks%20up. Accessed 24 Sep. 2026.

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