MARKDOWN Synonyms: 119 Similar and Opposite Words

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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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noun

as in clearance

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as in sale

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The Medicube Zero Pore Pads are also finally marked down as well at 20% of their usual price, also at $15. — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 7 Oct. 2026 Below, shop my 18 top picks—some are even marked down to $10, so act fast. — Lauren Finney Harden, InStyle, 7 Oct. 2026

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The look in question is a retailer exclusive, and that 59-percent markdown makes the racer silhouette even more of a must in your collection. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 31 Aug. 2026 Amazon Prime members can snag the vacuum on an exclusive sale for $80 — a $70 markdown from its original price, per the brand. — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mark down

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Sullivan touted his Bycatch Reduction Act, a bill intended to reduce excess fish caught by large commercial trawlers.

— Matthew Choi The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026
Energy-absorbing seats are designed to manage forces transmitted to occupants during an impact, potentially reducing injury risks.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of reduce

Noun

And the retailer advertised similar clearance deals of an extra 25 percent off clearance boots, apparel and accessories.

— Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Turnaround initiatives that include inventory clearance, refreshed designs, international expansion and leveraging Crocs' marketing momentum are starting to pay off.

— Justin Zacks, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of clearance

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Vinyl records just posted their nineteenth consecutive year of growth, passing $1 billion in US sales in an era when streaming has made music essentially free.

— Matt Alt, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
Private facilities will usually accept leaves from many different sources and have larger quantities of compost available for bulk sale.

— Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of sale

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All but six of Coleman’s rushing yards came on Denver’s 4-minute, 41-second closeout drive, including a pair of 12-yard bursts.

— Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 21 Sep. 2026
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

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Both brands also offer their own home insurance policies and bundling discounts.

— Liz Knueven, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026
If Madewell’s current discounts and promotions aren’t piquing your interest, check Nordstrom, Nordstrom Rack, Revolve, Bloomingdale’s, and Shopbop.

— Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of discount

Noun

On winding roads, its model-specific suspension tuning and focus on weight reduction translate into exceptional body control at speed without becoming brittle or overly rigid in slower, more technical sections.

— Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026
Yet their willingness to talk, listen, and imagine what had seemed impossible helped lay the groundwork for historic nuclear arms reductions.

— Halla Tómasdóttir, Time, 16 Oct. 2026

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