marking

present participle of mark
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as in characterizing
to be an important feature of an annual event marked mostly by noise and confusion

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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of marking North of North is the first series of its size to film in the Arctic, marking a significant milestone in platforming authentic stories from the region on a global scale. Dana Feldman, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025 The news was initially reported by TMZ on Friday, marking Jones's entry into the world of fight promotion ownership. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025 The 40th installment of the tournament, marking the debut of Women's March Madness, kicked off on March 16, 2022, and wrapped up with the championship matchup on April 3 at Target Center in Minneapolis. Jenn Nelson, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025 Tesla sold just 9,900 units in the European market last month, marking a 45 percent drop compared to the same period in 2024, according to the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association. Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for marking
Recent Examples of Synonyms for marking
Verb
  • The military men are more distinct, largely because they’re either played by somewhat familiar faces — including Will Poulter, as Captain Erik, the head of the initial operation — or have distinguishing features, like the mustache on Elliott (Cosmo Jarvis), the head sniper.
    Manohla Dargis, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
  • With that in mind, Singleton emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between privacy and anonymity.
    Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Find out if your dishwasher is on its last legs by identifying these important signs.
    Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Mar. 2025
  • The new telescope could help fill in the gap by getting a wider view of the galaxy – identifying objects of scientific interest that telescopes like Hubble and Webb can then go study up close.
    Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • When the long-term deal was reached with Jones, Schoen pivoted to tagging Barkley.
    Dan Duggan, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Earlier, singer and actress Briana, 36, posted a photo of herself and Dales — who have been dating since 2021 — holding hands to her Instagram Stories alongside a love heart, tagging her other half.
    Becca Longmire, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025

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“Marking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marking. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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