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 markdown
Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 29 Aug. 2025
The outdoor furniture markdown just before the holiday weekend are truly some of the best sales events out there.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 15 Aug. 2025
Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 28 Aug. 2025
Right now, the heirloom pieces—from a signature skillet to a charming salt and pepper shaker set—are marked down on Amazon for up to 31% off.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2025
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Verb
Load up on impossibly cozy duvets, luxurious bath towels, and the softest slippers with Parachute’s brand new markdowns.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 29 Aug. 2025
The outdoor furniture markdown just before the holiday weekend are truly some of the best sales events out there.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 15 Aug. 2025
Noun
There’s no time like the present to shop for comfy footwear, especially when a bunch of the brand’s offerings are heavily marked down right now.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 28 Aug. 2025
Right now, the heirloom pieces—from a signature skillet to a charming salt and pepper shaker set—are marked down on Amazon for up to 31% off.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for markdown
Verb
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His team accused Whatley of distorting the facts to cover for his support of federal policies that reduced funding for local police.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
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Valentino has been streamlining its wholesale channel, reduced by about 20 percent in 2024, a strategy that continued in 2025 and that is expected to impact its year-end performance.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There are so many fun home decor in Pottery Barn’s clearance section for less than $50, including candle holders, faux plants, and even (some) bedding.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Sep. 2025
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Brunner was transported to a local hospital for medical clearance, where her blood was drawn following the issuance of a search warrant, according to the complaint.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Hale thinks the housing market overall is a bit healthier than the low level of sales might indicate, however.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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It was acquired by the Independent Film Company for North American distribution, while AGC Studios handles international sales.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The witness took a photo of Routh's car and wrote down all but the last digit of his license plate.—
Hannah Phillips,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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They may not be written down, but everyone knows them.—
Tracy Lawrence,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Keep reading to shop more closeout deals from Wayfair starting at $8.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Sep. 2025
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In these cases, rather than simply attacking the closeout, Johnson uses his momentum off the screen to get downhill, putting immediate pressure on the defense.—
Joel Rush,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Traditional approaches focus on financial engineering such as negotiating discounts for long-term commitments, or on observability tools that track who is running what.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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Fans of the store love its membership discounts, organic and health-conscious ingredients and goods, and prepared foods like sandwiches, burritos and pizza.—
Rose Evans
September 12,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Amazon’s home department is having an end-of-season sale with bargain deals on outdoor furniture and accessories.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
13 Sep. 2025
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Democratic government that followed largely left that bargain intact, choosing stability over justice.—
Julia Vargas Jones,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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While sustainable aviation fuels and electric aircraft will play larger roles in long-term decarbonization, immediate weight reduction offers airlines tangible benefits today.—
Karl Moore,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The scale of the revision announced on Tuesday exceeds a downward reduction in hiring estimates last year that has drawn criticism from Trump in recent weeks.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Markdown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/markdown. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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