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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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"Should you possess HiPP baby food with this marking or notice any irregularities: do not open it," it warned.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

A wolf arrived in Inyo County on Sunday morning, marking the first of her kind in the area in at least 100 years.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

The company’s board declares a 14% increase in its quarterly dividend to $1.25 a share, marking 22 years of increases.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 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

Jogging across an old highway with faded paint marking the lanes, you notice a worn sign straight ahead.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith