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as in inexpensive
costing little
e-mail is so popular because it's a cheap way to send messages
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as in terrible
of low quality
a cheap sweater that started to unravel almost as soon as I bought it
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as in careful
giving or sharing as little as possible
a cheap coworker who never contributes to the collections taken up in the office
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as in lame
arousing or deserving of one's loathing and disgust
that was a cheap thing to say to someone who never did you any harm
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as in easy
involving minimal difficulty or effort
the boxer's early bouts were cheap wins, but now he's moving up to the top ranks of boxing
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Recent Examples of cheap
Ease of access and a radically cheaper cost may also lead organizations to fund AI chatbots rather than engaging in the long-term systemic changes needed to make available qualified, responsible and ethically-governed human therapists.
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Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
This promises to be much cheaper than gathering data as it is done today such as putting cars on the road to gather video or having humans teach robots repetitive tasks.
—Sarah Parvini, The Christian Science Monitor, 7 Jan. 2025
Buying tickets further out is a lot cheaper — a mid-February round trip goes for about $670 per person, although the discount only works for flights with a departure through the end of January.
—Asher Price, Axios, 7 Jan. 2025
The cheapest place to stay at Walt Disney World isn’t a hotel.
—Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 7 Jan. 2025
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Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
This promises to be much cheaper than gathering data as it is done today such as putting cars on the road to gather video or having humans teach robots repetitive tasks.
—Sarah Parvini, The Christian Science Monitor, 7 Jan. 2025
Buying tickets further out is a lot cheaper — a mid-February round trip goes for about $670 per person, although the discount only works for flights with a departure through the end of January.
—Asher Price, Axios, 7 Jan. 2025
The cheapest place to stay at Walt Disney World isn’t a hotel.
—Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 7 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheap
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Estevez signed a two-year contract with the Angels in Dec. 2022 for a relatively inexpensive $13.5 million contract.Newsweek, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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The Rams in 2023 helped turn fifth-round pick Puka Nacua into the most prolific rookie wide receiver in NFL history, but the contributions from young players on relatively inexpensive deals extended well beyond the star pass-catcher.Nick Kosmider, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
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Two women were now the lead anchors on Today, creating a powerful symbolism just as terrible revelations were surfacing about several men in the industry.Eric Deggans, NPR, 10 Jan. 2025
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The Los Angeles wildfires have been a terrible tragedy.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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But be careful when scrolling, as the answers are at the end of the article.John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
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From general manager Kyle Davidson on down, the Blackhawks are always careful not to criticize Jones.Scott Powers, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
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As holidays go, however, Flag Day can feel a bit lame.Kevin Fisher-Paulson, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 June 2021
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My 11-year-old loved watching the pups roll balls and play a giant floor piano, but for non-dog owners (guilty as charged), parts of the series—like dressing dogs in little hats and outfits for a Parisian fashion show—feel lame.Tim Neville, Outside Online, 23 Nov. 2020
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For beginners, starting with a harness made from durable, adjustable, and easy to clean material is key.Sofia Barrett-Ibarria, Them, 8 Jan. 2025
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The directional cues and reliable Bluetooth connection make locating items intuitive and easy.Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 8 Jan. 2025
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This approach not only makes the technology more affordable but also addresses the environmental issue of tire waste.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 9 Jan. 2025
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By investing in real estate development projects—such as multi-family housing, rental units and affordable housing developments—foreign capital can support the creation of new housing supply without directly inflating residential property prices.Reza Esmaeili, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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With sleep disorders affecting approximately 70 million Americans and poor sleep linked to serious health risks like heart disease, stroke and cognitive decline, the Tone Buds represent a significant advancement in personal sleep technology.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 12 Jan. 2025
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Everybody connected to the death of this poor guy is dead now.Makena Gera, People.com, 12 Jan. 2025
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Advertisement President Biden, who has a close relationship with Newsom, has pledged that the federal government will cover 100% of disaster assistance costs to California for the next 180 days.Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
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His parents maintain a close relationship Despite their relationship ending, André 3000 and Badu have co-parented their son over several decades.Francesca Gariano, People.com, 11 Jan. 2025
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“Cheap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheap. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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