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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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In March, CoreWeave secured a unique $8.5 billion debt deal, marking the first investment-grade financing backed by graphics processing units.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

Data from Bank of America, published Monday, showed a 4.3% increase in credit and debit card spending last month, marking the biggest gain in nearly three years.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

The pontiff arrived in Algeria on Monday, marking the first visit by any pope to the predominantly Sunni Muslim country.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

In March, Leo XIV spoke out against those who advocate war in a speech marking the start of Holy Week, in the shadow of the ongoing Iran War.

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026

The word art is a way of marking something as worthy of our attention.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day