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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
People have been willing to drive further and wait in line longer to buy cheaper gas.
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Alina Selyukh, NPR, 29 May 2026
The Star-Telegram service journalism team covered a range of news this week, from Fort Worth earning international recognition for its booming film industry to where to find the best cheap eats in town to a look back at how North Texas faced Ebola.
—Jake Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 May 2026
Too often, carbon fiber, while impressively stiff, comes off looking cheap or plasticky.
—John Burek, PC Magazine, 29 May 2026
Walmart, the second-cheapest option, was among the most disliked.
—Eva Flowe
may 29, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
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Alina Selyukh, NPR, 29 May 2026
The Star-Telegram service journalism team covered a range of news this week, from Fort Worth earning international recognition for its booming film industry to where to find the best cheap eats in town to a look back at how North Texas faced Ebola.
—Jake Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 May 2026
Too often, carbon fiber, while impressively stiff, comes off looking cheap or plasticky.
—John Burek, PC Magazine, 29 May 2026
Walmart, the second-cheapest option, was among the most disliked.
—Eva Flowe
may 29, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheap
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There are also relatively inexpensive things certain homeowners can do, like install moisture sensors that can help to more quickly identify leaks, Bach said.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
2 June 2026
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The list also includes some relatively inexpensive repair jobs, including four pedestrian bridges in Presidio Park that could each be repaired for about $10,000 or less.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 June 2026
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Historically, South America has proven irresistible to certain inhabitants of the northern hemisphere eager to escape the consequences of their terrible actions.—
David Futrelle,
Washington Post,
4 June 2026
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In retrospect, the Supreme Court decision that opened the widespread legalization of sports betting was a terrible, terrible mistake.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
4 June 2026
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Some of Colorado's top scorers have struggled against the Golden Knights' stingy defense.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 May 2026
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Montreal’s rebuild looks like the class of the league, Buffalo is finally on the rise, and Ottawa made the playoffs off a stingy brand of possession hockey.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
20 May 2026
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As lame as the fact that an Erewhon smoothie costs $19 is that so many of us need to be paid to be nice to each other.—
Swan Huntley,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2026
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Santana tried to jump off the steps to clothesline Maclin but came up a bit lame.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
22 May 2026
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The first approach—the easiest default position—is to squeeze out the remaining essence of neoliberalism, taking the wealthiest patrons as the primary audience, whatever interests and investments that entails.—
Katy Siegel,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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The neighborhood/area While Rajvilas is set outside the city center, Jaipur’s main attractions are an easy drive away.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The affordable passenger train travels between all five mountainous villages in Italy’s Cinque Terre region, running from spring until late fall.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 June 2026
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In that spirit, here are five smaller, more affordable summer music festivals on the Front Range that offer an alternative to big events — and possibly the most bang for your buck.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
4 June 2026
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Common travel regrets stem from preventable issues like poor planning, budget problems, and choosing the wrong companions.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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O’Farrell’s inclination for narratives propelled by brutal coincidence and fatally poor timing tenders a Hardy-esque vision of the world, one that emphasizes the rigid, often cruel limits of an individual’s jurisdiction over the course of their life.—
Rachel Vorona Cote,
Vulture,
2 June 2026
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Squandering his Senate seniority and experience at this time, combined with his decision to appoint a newbie to replace him, should that opportunity arise, seems misguided at best and selfish at worst.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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My grown kids still act like kids — selfish and insensitive.—
Ticked Off,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 May 2026
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“Cheap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheap. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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