as in to reduce
to diminish the price or value of
marked down all seasonal goods immediately after the holidays
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Recent Examples of mark down
Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Now mark down the features of those shapes.
—Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 14 May 2026
Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Aldi's Thanksgiving meal bundle this year feeds ten people for just $40, a noticeable markdown from last year's deal.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 15 Oct. 2025
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Verb
One of the most popular deals worth shopping now is the Bedsure ComfyFleece Orthopedic Dog Bed, currently marked down by 22% during this week's Amazon Pet Days savings event.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Now mark down the features of those shapes.
—Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 14 May 2026
Noun
There’s also a must-see markdown on this Neutrogena eye cream, which more than 5,000 shoppers just bought.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Aldi's Thanksgiving meal bundle this year feeds ten people for just $40, a noticeable markdown from last year's deal.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 15 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mark down
Verb
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Eco effort The hotel employs single-stream recycling and green housekeeping practices, and also has a green roof ecosystem to reduce the building’s heat load.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
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New research suggests these medications, best known for managing diabetes and driving weight loss, may also reduce the severity of one of the most common and underdiagnosed sleep disorders in the country.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
18 May 2026
Noun
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Exclusions include clearance items and gift cards, and the discount is applied to the subtotal before tax and shipping/handling at checkout with the promo code.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
14 May 2026
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During the quarter, the company opened a 160,000-square-foot store at The Mall at Fairfield Commons in Beavercreek, Ohio, bringing its total to 272 Dillard’s stores and clearance in 30 states.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
Noun
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The company’s revenue rose 32% to $915 million in the first quarter, and El-Hoshy said much of those sales weren’t booked at the higher prices.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
14 May 2026
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Last week, the American Hotel & Lodging Association reported hotel bookings for most host cities have tracked below initial forecasts, with particular weakness seen in Kansas City, where as many as 90% of respondents said sales were trailing a typical summer.—
Rob Wile,
NBC news,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Nothing can be written down, and no one can know everything, so much of the dialogue is a bewildering avalanche of codewords and code names.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
18 May 2026
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Before any significant decision, write down one specific piece of information that would actually change your answer.—
Mark Murphy,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
Noun
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The Thunder celebrated a closeout quarter that seemed to feature a big play from everybody who touched the court.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
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Four days after a historic closeout against the Atlanta Hawks, the Knicks opened the Eastern Conference semifinals by crushing the Philadelphia 76ers 137-98 on Monday night and taking a 1-0 series lead.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
5 May 2026
Noun
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The hotel has strong eco credentials, employing solar panels, biomass boilers, rainwater-harvesting, and gray water recycling—and a delightful ten-percent discount for guests arriving by foot, bike, or public transport.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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That glass pitcher from graf one needs a wicker table and that wicker table needs some lounge chairs, a sofa, and a jute rug at a discount.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
15 May 2026
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Gregory Lorenzi has spent the past 10 years at Brest, where his eye for a bargain helped to catapult the humble Breton club from mid-table mediocrity in Ligue 2 to a third-place finish in Ligue 1 and a fairytale Champions League campaign.—
Tom Williams,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Denmark's sustainability investments are supported by the country's high taxes, and Aarhus is by no means a bargain destination.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
Noun
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This soot reduction could also make engines stealthier by reducing their infrared signature.—
David Szondy
May 17,
New Atlas,
17 May 2026
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As of May 15, the stock was trading down nearly 35% from the time of its workforce reduction.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
17 May 2026
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“Mark down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mark%20down. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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