MARK DOWN Synonyms: 119 Similar and Opposite Words

mark down 1 of 2

verb

Definition of mark down

as in to reduce

to diminish the price or value of marked down all seasonal goods immediately after the holidays

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markdown

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noun

as in clearance

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as in sale

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Verb

So many colors are marked down under $20 right now, so stock up to wear this tee solo now then layer under sweaters and jackets come fall. — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026 Even better, though Quince rarely does sales, this shopper-favorite crossbody is marked down right now from $154 to $114. — Kaitlin Marks, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2026

Noun

Packing cubes, toiletry bags, and pouch organizers are all must-have solutions maximizing space and staying organized, and right now there are tons of options on major markdown at Nordstrom. — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 18 July 2026 Vionic sandals are another top markdown and even have a stamp of approval from various podiatrists. — Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for mark down

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Verb

Its movements and squeaks change in response to the person interacting with it, giving caregivers another way to reduce distress and encourage engagement.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
For instance, a creditor might bid $35,000 for a $50,000 SUV, reducing the judgment by that amount, then sell it for $50,000, pocketing $15,000.

— Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of reduce

Noun

The throttle mapping in off-road modes made modulating the power delivery very simple, and other than the slightly lower ground clearance, this electric one can go anywhere that any other Range Rover can.

— Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 1 Sep. 2026
An employer must know the clearance time for the space in which spraying is taking place.

— Jake Kanter, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of clearance

Noun

Where companies such as Zero and Stark have pushed hard to gain high output numbers in order to win sales, Bonnell hopes to win them by building e-bikes that appeal to riders and enthusiasts at a more visceral level.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026
The timing of the sale was a shock to much of the organization, though the decision to move on was less surprising.

— Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of sale

Verb

When processes aren’t written down, new hires take longer to get up to speed, and mistakes are more likely.

— Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
Atul Gawande’s The Checklist Manifesto shows the benefits of experts writing down the small part of their experience and knowledge that can be written down.

— Timor Brik, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of write down

Noun

And better in July to learn about NBA-level closeout speed and athleticism, as well as what shots are the right shots, than when the games count.

— Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 6 July 2026
Foreign aid has been a clear focus; after USAID was razed last year, Vought was made acting administrator and tasked with overseeing the closeout of the agency.

— Anna Maria Barry-Jester, ProPublica, 22 June 2026

Definition of closeout

Noun

Tickets are on sale from 31 August, and The Week readers can receive a 10% discount using code T4YVJSDM (valid for a maximum of 10 tickets bought before 30 September).

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 27 Aug. 2026
Through September 9, Crate & Barrel’s very cool cousin is offering discounts up to 60% off lots of furniture and decor for every area of your home.

— Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of discount

Noun

Higgins was also there in person to witness the bargain go down and the specific number — 10 — of dates reached.

— Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026
With companies in the SOX growing forward earnings per share at an annual rate of about 70%, Arya thinks the SOX multiple looks like a bargain.

— Tobias Burns, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of bargain

Noun

Top establishments like London's Hélène Darroze at The Connaught, a three-star restaurant, offer flexible à la carte lunch options for under £100, a significant reduction from their standard tasting menus.

— Carinne Geil Botta, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Recent school closures have helped the district to be able to make that reduction.

— Austin Horn, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026

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