mark
noun
a visible impression or trace on something, such as a line, cut, dent, stain, or bruise.
has marked
-
present perfectof mark (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
A devotion to both impulses has marked America’s democratic experiment from the very beginning.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
DAMASCUS, Syria—The past month has marked a dramatic turn in the history of Syria, a nation racked by years of civil war that only ended in December 2024.
From Slate ● May 27, 2026
Though this ODI series has been low-key in the backdrop of England's T20 World Cup preparations, it has marked the beginning of a new era of batting in the longer format.
From BBC ● May 16, 2026
It has marked a departure from the more restrained language traditionally used by American leaders during wartime, even when describing battlefield success.
From Barron's ● Mar. 10, 2026
He gazed at me with the confidence of someone who has marked the deck.
From "Bodega Dreams" by Ernesto Quinonez
