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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 stingy
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
The Mets might be one of the most expensive teams in baseball, but talk is cheap.
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Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
26 June 2026
The biggest price hike was for the MacBook Pro 1T, the cheapest MacBook Pro, which saw its starting price go up from $1,699 to $1,999.
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Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Across six online experiments, participants compared items such as a cheaper sweater against a sturdier, more expensive version.
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Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
For anyone weighing budget against benefit, online barre classes offer a cheaper way to try the format before committing to a studio package.
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Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for cheap
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
26 June 2026
The biggest price hike was for the MacBook Pro 1T, the cheapest MacBook Pro, which saw its starting price go up from $1,699 to $1,999.
—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Across six online experiments, participants compared items such as a cheaper sweater against a sturdier, more expensive version.
—
Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
For anyone weighing budget against benefit, online barre classes offer a cheaper way to try the format before committing to a studio package.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for cheap
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheap
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The Yeatman runs an inexpensive shuttle down the hill to Porto—a welcome service since this is not an easy city to drive in.
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The primary benefit of Target Circle 360 is same-day delivery from Target and other local stores, as well as fast and inexpensive shipping.
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The production quality was terrible.
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But in May of 1943, a terrible fire burned his studio to the ground.
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China walked a careful diplomatic line during the conflict.
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All that plus nightly turndown service and 24-hour room service reflect the careful attention paid to guests at Moon Palace The Grand—Cancun.
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On paper, some of the six, all of whom are far-right conservatives, have enviable educational backgrounds, but the record has proven that each one is openly political and willing to rubber-stamp nearly all of DeSantis’ lame and unconstitutional policies.
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In November 2008 an errant air strike, conducted under auspices of a lame-duck Bush administration, killed 37 civilians who were at a wedding party in Wech Baghtu, Afghanistan.
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This morning favors gentle starts and better listening, while the afternoon asks us to slow replies, check assumptions, and make our tone easier to understand.
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If CosRx can convince people to willingly slather snail mucin on their faces, trusting the brand with hair care is a pretty easy next step.
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The fund's goal is to protect local businesses, maintain affordable commercial rents and prevent properties from being converted into uses that serve primarily tourists or second-home owners.
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Thousands of them just bought these affordable, best-selling flip-flops with a foam footbed that adapts to the shape of your foot over time, offering custom comfort and support.
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Rebecca Lowe joins Dan Patrick to discuss some of the top storylines around the World Cup, including Cristiano Ronaldo's poor play to start, the United States' potential and more.
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Will the gap between rural and urban America – and the gap between rich and poor America – decline or grow?
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The article emphasizes that securing one's own financial future isn't selfish but essential to avoid becoming a future burden.
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Experts emphasize that self-care is not selfish.
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“Cheap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheap. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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