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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
With nearly 40 million Americans expected to hit the roads, gas prices will be their cheapest for Memorial Day since 2021.
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Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 20 May 2025
The majority of people are projected to hit the roads, fueled by gas prices that are expected to be the cheapest in years.
—Addy Bink, The Hill, 20 May 2025
Last month, the City Council approved the nearly $48 monthly fee on a 6-3 vote, while telling budget analysts to prepare cheaper options.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2025
Residential lite costs $80 per month, which is significantly cheaper than the regular residential plan, which is $120 per month in the US.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 19 May 2025
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Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 20 May 2025
The majority of people are projected to hit the roads, fueled by gas prices that are expected to be the cheapest in years.
—Addy Bink, The Hill, 20 May 2025
Last month, the City Council approved the nearly $48 monthly fee on a 6-3 vote, while telling budget analysts to prepare cheaper options.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2025
Residential lite costs $80 per month, which is significantly cheaper than the regular residential plan, which is $120 per month in the US.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheap
Adjective
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Providing access to very basic cooling measures is an overall inexpensive way to keep people safe and has the side benefit of economic efficiency.—
The Editors,
Scientific American,
20 May 2025
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Plastic: Lightweight and inexpensive, plastic stakes lack durability.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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One night the fish was very overcooked and covered with a terrible sauce.—
Sheah Rarback,
Miami Herald,
22 May 2025
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Djokovic knew he’d be seeded to play one of Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, Alexander Zverev or Taylor Fritz in the quarters, and in the end landed Zverev, which isn’t a terrible outcome, but would leave him with a possible Sinner-Alcaraz double bill in the semifinals and final to lift the trophy.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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Watch out for slippery roads: Be extra careful during the first half hour after rain begins.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
25 May 2025
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Many participants with conflicting ideologies also reported cohabiting peacefully for the most part, while being careful not to bring up divisive topics and focus on their similarities instead.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
25 May 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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Now Winston begins running errands in a pickup truck that can be customised with gadgets like a winch and a crane to make tasks easier.—
Joshua Lamb,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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With summer approaching, the Milky Way becomes easier to see, but spotting it won't be as simple as looking up at the sky.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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The brand makes our favorite down comforter, the best budget bamboo sheets, and the best affordable linen sheets.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
22 May 2025
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The NIMBYs will scream and cry about it for a little while, but ultimately what the community will remember is how hundreds of new affordable units became available where once there were a bunch of trucks.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
21 May 2025
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The product was released in 2023 to a poor reception, and discontinued before the company began winding down operations in February.—
Tom Huddleston Jr.,
CNBC,
24 May 2025
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This tactic is sometimes used to justify letting an employee go under the guise of poor performance.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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Among the close friends and family celebrating were Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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After the close, discount retailer Miniso Group (9896 HK, MSO US) missed Q1 estimates while online travel agency Tongcheng (780 HK) beat analyst expectations for Q1.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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“Cheap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheap. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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