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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
Not surprisingly, Musk didn’t set a firm sales target for 2025, beyond expecting volume to rise thanks to a refreshed Model Y and cheaper cars due in the first half of the year.
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Alan Ohnsman, Forbes, 1 Feb. 2025
Getting it at a 45% discount puts it into contention for any model on our list of the best cheap TVs.
—K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 31 Jan. 2025
Expect to see in 2025, more homes for sale, more inventory, and cheaper prices across the metro.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
When done right, this type of content may be cheaper to produce compared to scripted shows, and bring in new (typically younger) demographics who have currently have more of an affinity to YouTube and other social media channels.
—Kiri Masters, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
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Alan Ohnsman, Forbes, 1 Feb. 2025
Getting it at a 45% discount puts it into contention for any model on our list of the best cheap TVs.
—K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 31 Jan. 2025
Expect to see in 2025, more homes for sale, more inventory, and cheaper prices across the metro.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
When done right, this type of content may be cheaper to produce compared to scripted shows, and bring in new (typically younger) demographics who have currently have more of an affinity to YouTube and other social media channels.
—Kiri Masters, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for cheap
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheap
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Buying short term puts on Meta is not an inexpensive approach, but if Zuckerberg’s AI bets reveal to be excessive, the stock will come back down to earth or at least its 50-day moving average down at $621.—
Jeff Kilburg,
CNBC,
7 Feb. 2025
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Other inexpensive airports include Mobile, AL ($98.75), Columbus, OH ($124.36), Provo, UT ($126.15), and Phoenix, AZ ($132.37).—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2025
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But to add to what is at stake, former Chelsea head coach Graham Potter, who struggled to win the crowd over during a terrible seven months in charge in 2022-23, is returning as the opposition’s manager for the first time since he was sacked.—
Simon Johnson,
The Athletic,
3 Feb. 2025
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And both situations can, of course, be traced directly to the same source: years of terrible leadership by the commissioners and university presidents that end up hurting the athletes — and passing the cost of doing business onto the fans.—
Jon Wilner,
The Mercury News,
3 Feb. 2025
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Mayor Cherelle Parker advises citizens on Thursday to be careful when celebrating the Super Bowl.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC News,
7 Feb. 2025
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Be careful to not over mix the bread-stir just until combined for a better texture.—
Bev Barrett,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 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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The Redditor figured that changing domestic flight plans would be much easier and less expensive than losing a venue deposit and having to re-plan a wedding.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
11 Feb. 2025
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Compared to tropical houseplants, succulents are relatively easy to care for and much less demanding about water and humidity levels.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Feb. 2025
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Individual buyers or renters then buy a house or unit on that land at an affordable price and in a long-term (often 99-year) renewable lease.—
Rebecca Schneid,
TIME,
2 Feb. 2025
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Despite its tiny size, San Pedro is home to a mix of excursion-peddling tour companies, affordable accommodations, and restaurants and bars catering to everyone from salty fishermen and budget backpackers to vacationers headed for resorts.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Feb. 2025
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Though Osbourne had a farewell tour set to begin in 2023, he was forced to cancel the shows due to poor health.—
Rosa Rahimi,
CNN,
5 Feb. 2025
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Lopetegui was eventually sacked on January 8, having failed to fix West Ham’s poor form.—
Roshane Thomas,
The Athletic,
5 Feb. 2025
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Most recently, Holland attended a family gathering of the actress’, offering a glimpse into just how close the Spider-Man star is with his fiancée’s family.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
4 Feb. 2025
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That seems like the closest analogue to what DOGE was supposed to be.—
Nathaniel Rakich,
ABC News,
4 Feb. 2025
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“Cheap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheap. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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