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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
In this scene, Romy and her paramour, Samuel (Harris Dickinson), were alone in a cheap hotel room in Manhattan, attempting to define their new dynamic.
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Alex Barasch, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
My heart and support goes out to the true victims in the world, who have to watch how their life story is dressed in costume for profitability by this ambulance chaser in a cheap suit.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
As in cheaper than vinyl records, which were themselves once cheap or at least reasonable.
—Spin Team, SPIN, 28 Nov. 2024
Consumers tend to shift to cheaper alternatives or reduce their overall spending if the prices continue to rise.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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Alex Barasch, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
My heart and support goes out to the true victims in the world, who have to watch how their life story is dressed in costume for profitability by this ambulance chaser in a cheap suit.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
As in cheaper than vinyl records, which were themselves once cheap or at least reasonable.
—Spin Team, SPIN, 28 Nov. 2024
Consumers tend to shift to cheaper alternatives or reduce their overall spending if the prices continue to rise.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheap
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Our favorite Christmas craft ideas are easy to make and only require a few simple and inexpensive supplies.Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Dec. 2024
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The inexpensive price was also listed as a pro, so this $170 discount pushes this deal into steal territory.Jade Chung-Lee, PCMAG, 3 Dec. 2024
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Jack McBrayer plays a flustered resort concierge who delivers the terrible news to two bridezilla-esque adults who won’t be walking down the aisle in white but are still very invested in the nuptials.Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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Food is terrible, the vibe is off, absolutely trash.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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After that, Buckley seemed more careful about positioning, doing his best to keep the action in the open while not allowing Covington to close in and work from the clinch.Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Behind, kids are hoisted — careful with that hot chocolate!Ron Grossman, Chicago Tribune, 15 Dec. 2024
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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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This ensures any updates are easy and consistent, which is essential for fast-moving companies or rapidly developing products.William Mullane, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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An electromechanical system has a sliding bar or pegs and is easy to use and program.Lauren David, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2024
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The facility will help Stellantis offer more affordable electric cars and SUVs, the company said in a statement.William Gavin, Quartz, 10 Dec. 2024
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For starters, traveling to the Dominican Republic will soon become more affordable with Avelo’s newest seasonal service between Hartford and Punta Cana.Stella Shon, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
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In many poor and densely populated neighborhoods across the country, people have access to free, unmetered electricity.Nasser Karimi and Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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That being said, today was a very poor outing as breadth (advancers vs. decliners) was awful in both markets.Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Kate Fahey a close second, going for just 20k at the time.Todd Boss, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Kim, who resigned as defense minister after martial law was lifted, is one of Yoon’s close associates.Hyung-Jin Kim and Kim Tong-Hyung, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Cheap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheap. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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