marking (off)

present participle of mark (off)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for marking (off)
Verb
  • In its latest action addressing broader issues, the El Cajon City Council on Tuesday voted against the state bill that would change rules about justifiable homicide and unanimously adopted a resolution defining antisemitism and promoting nondiscrimination of all residents.
    Gary Warth, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025
  • Life has a way of defining our purpose through the moments that challenge us most.
    Cristian LaCapra, Sun Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • When positioned within three to four feet of people speaking, the CR Box significantly reduced airborne particles within seconds, suggesting potential benefits for limiting airborne disease transmission.
    Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2025
  • All residents should consider limiting prolonged or heavy exertion outdoors.
    Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 24 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • At just 10 years old, Owen didn't hesitate to join his father, bounding onto the track and climbing onto the car's roof.
    Alex Harrington, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
  • At just 10 years old, Owen didn't hesitate to join his father, bounding onto the track and climbing onto the car's roof.
    Alex Harrington, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • But that’s too pat a way of describing something so slippery and alive.
    Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2025
  • While that excitement still defines the event, the phrase may work better today describing the frenzy of fans trying to get to the actual games.
    DeMarco Williams, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
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“Marking (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marking%20%28off%29. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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