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Recent Examples of cheapish
There’s the cheapish and labor-intensive cooking at home and stretching leftovers, or the takeout/eating out experience that’s increasingly expensive.
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Allyson Reedy, Denver Post, 14 Jan. 2026
Allyson Reedy, Denver Post, 14 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheapish
Adjective
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The approach can help unlock large-scale energy-storage infrastructure using inexpensive, abundantly available sodium.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Mar. 2026
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The research also measures the costs associated with visiting each place, including the price of a cappuccino, an inexpensive meal, and a beer.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Their weekly grocery bill has dropped from the equivalent of about $400 to $267; fuel and public transport are 40% cheaper; and GP visits cost 25% less – with same-day appointments replacing week-long waits.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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Respect yourself by choosing quality items over the cheapest possible options, then treat those purchases with care.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Cape Maclear, Lake Malawi An enormous inland pool of clear water stretching as far as the eye can see, Lake Malawi offers many opportunities for affordable lakeside leisure.—
Melanie van Zyl,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Mar. 2026
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Project leaders say the system aims to provide a more affordable, flexible alternative to traditional transit — especially for South Fulton, where public transportation options are limited.—
Alexa Liacko,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The release is a major shift for Apple, which has been reluctant for decades to launch a low-end Mac laptop.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
4 Mar. 2026
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But much of the opposing low-end winning percentage for the Heat is concentrated in these two remaining games against the Nets and then three against the Wizards, who now are introducing Trae Young into their mix.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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And since the liquor has a reasonable 17% ABV, even with a few ounces of sparkling wine, the Spa Spritz is a low-alcohol cocktail that won't drag you down the next morning.—
Lizzy Briskin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Mar. 2026
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Still, Bale has a couple of nice moments as Mandras, a Greek fisherman who loses his fiancée (Penelope Cruz) to a mandolin-playing pacifist (Cage, of course) but, all told, is pretty reasonable about it.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The condition isn't fully understood, as causes can range from mild to moderate head trauma, to pre-existing inner ear diseases, and treatment is confined largely to a physical therapy exercise called the Epley maneuver.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Mar. 2026
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The clash mirrors a broader fight within the Democratic Party, as progressive candidates push for a more confrontational stance toward Israel’s government and more moderate lawmakers warn against alienating pro-Israel voters and donors.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Much of it seems pretty chintzy, and none of it really goes together.—
Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
18 Feb. 2026
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Saltburn’s near-contemporary setting, however, didn’t really suit Fennell’s unsubtle storytelling approach; the entire ensemble seemed cartoonish, their fancy trappings chintzy and fake.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Here are the 10 cheapo air trips for 2026, on average, for round-trip economy fares.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Ellis is a valuable player on a cheapo contract for at least one more season, making just $2.3 million on the final year of his minimum deal.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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“Cheapish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheapish. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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