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 saving
to avoid unnecessary waste or expense
in tough times people learn how to economize
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as in economy
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Adjective
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They’re much better made, more literate, more economical, more efficient, more interested in just telling a story and not being pretentious.—
John Bleasdale,
Variety,
14 Aug. 2025 -
But for most business owners, this idea isn't always economical.—
Leigh Scheps,
Parents,
21 July 2025
Noun
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The first Monday in September celebrates the American labor movement and the millions of workers who contribute to the US economy.—
Auzinea Bacon,
CNN Money,
31 Aug. 2025
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The trust economy of small business exits Selling a small business is not like selling a car.—
Lien De Pau,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
Verb
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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
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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
Noun
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Others think the frugality signals economic skittishness.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
11 Aug. 2025
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While sales will contribute to the balancing of the books, they haven’t necessarily been required so far, with Liverpool boasting plenty of wiggle room due to past frugality.—
James Nalton,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
Noun
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Aaron Connelly, 38, a designer and avid furniture collector, spotted the iconic marble-top table at his local thrift store.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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For people used to selling art, the cuts represented a paradox of thrift that hurt their over-all results.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
25 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Speed limits for implements of husbandry raised The maximum speed limit for implements of husbandry will be increased from 30 to 35 mph.—
Mary Murphy,
Twin Cities,
30 July 2025
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Although zoonotic cases probably existed before 6,500 years ago, the risk and extent of zoonotic transmission probably increased with the widespread adoption of husbandry practices and pastoralism.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 July 2025
Noun
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Social Security benefits don’t run out, but savings can.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
29 Aug. 2025
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For example studies by PWC and Experian showed more efficient budgeting with around 20% savings.—
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Economizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/economizing. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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