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marking

[mahr-king] / ˈmɑr kɪŋ /
NOUN
designating
Synonyms
STRONG
calling characterizing denominating distinguishing indicating naming noticing recognizing showing specifying terming
WEAK
pointing out
NOUN
making a mark upon
Synonyms
STRONGEST
lettering
STRONG
blazing branding earmarking impressing imprinting initialing inscribing labeling notching scoring signing stamping tagging ticketing

Example Sentences

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Shares ended Thursday’s session at $215.62, marking their highest level since July 21, 2023.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

His 11-day trip started on Monday with Algeria, marking the first visit to the Muslim majority country by any Pope.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

The tech-focused Nasdaq composite added 0.4%, marking its 12th consecutive winning session, the index’s longest streak of gains since 2009.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

“Long Beach is a special one to us, right?” said Kirkwood, 27, who has a win and three other top-five finishes in 2026, marking his best-ever start to a season.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

The red blob marking the wildfire was a long way off from her house, but what if the winds changed?

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz