as in economical
careful in the management of money or resources
economizing drivers aren't so affected by every hike in the price of gasoline
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as in economy
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as in saving
to avoid unnecessary waste or expense
in tough times people learn how to economize
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Adjective
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There are many wallpaper types and a range of prices and types, but shopping for peel-and-stick wallpaper is an economical option to improve your space.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
27 Mar. 2025 -
Far From the Best, But Good Enough for the Price The JLab Go Pop ANC earbuds are incredibly economical at $29.99.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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During the 2024 European Parliament elections, the burden on businesses became a major theme, with the European Green Deal taking the majority of the blame for the EU’s faltering economy.—
Jon McGowan,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Worries are building about a potentially toxic mix of worsening inflation and a U.S. economy slowing because of households afraid to spend due to the global trade war.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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The Cincinnati Bengals have been criticized for years for being the one of the few NFL teams without a true indoor practice facility—viewed by some fans as a symbol of ownership’s frugality.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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The 38-year-old Overland Park resident strives to limit his out-of-pocket expenses to $1,000 a month, part of a frugality born out of a challenging life.—
Jonathan Shorman,
Kansas City Star,
28 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Addressing these inefficiencies through sustainable practices, energy-efficient technologies, energy audits and waste-to-energy solutions is crucial to reducing the global carbon footprint, conserving resources, and mitigating the adverse effects of climate change.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
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In 1980, voters overwhelmingly chose Reagan’s sunny optimism over Carter’s gloomy warnings about cutting back and conserving.—
Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
30 Dec. 2024
Noun
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This isn't the first time a thrift store find has amazed the internet.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Mar. 2025
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However, benches and chairs are easier to come by at the thrift store.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
24 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This strenuous husbandry is also part of the double achievement of Jameson: not only to have said so much of brilliance and utility, but to have existed and endured, uncompromising and uncompromised.—
Mark Greif,
Harper's Magazine,
26 July 2024
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Those most at risk of exposure are people directly involved with the daily care and husbandry of the birds.—
Karen Bartunek,
The Arizona Republic,
25 Nov. 2024
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Likewise, few people recognize the stark reality that 70% of people over age 65 will need some form of long-term care, which can quickly deplete savings.—
Joseph Coughlin,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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While the Seattle route may offer the most significant savings, travelers in other cities can also score a deal.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Economizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/economizing. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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