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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 careful
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
Sling is one of the cheapest options for new live TV streaming subscribers who want to watch the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup on ESPN, ABC and ESPN3, thanks to the Sling Orange + Blue plan — which goes for $33 per month for the first month (and $60.99 per month afterward).
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Rudie Obias, HollywoodReporter, 1 June 2025
That's a lot cheaper than having to plan out expensive photoshoots, buy plane tickets, and handle egos.
—Nathan Rousseau Smith, ABC News, 31 May 2025
The Southern states lured manufacturing investments with right-to-work laws, cheap energy, affordable housing, low-cost land and fast permitting.
—David Brooks, Mercury News, 31 May 2025
Trader Joe’s just launched arguably the cheapest Dubai chocolate dupe at $3.99 per bar.
—Natalie Rice, CNBC, 31 May 2025
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Rudie Obias, HollywoodReporter, 1 June 2025
That's a lot cheaper than having to plan out expensive photoshoots, buy plane tickets, and handle egos.
—Nathan Rousseau Smith, ABC News, 31 May 2025
The Southern states lured manufacturing investments with right-to-work laws, cheap energy, affordable housing, low-cost land and fast permitting.
—David Brooks, Mercury News, 31 May 2025
Trader Joe’s just launched arguably the cheapest Dubai chocolate dupe at $3.99 per bar.
—Natalie Rice, CNBC, 31 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheap
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In addition to comparatively plentiful and inexpensive water, northern farmers enjoy another advantage: a later summer harvest, which means their fruit is picked after the Mexican crop has inundated the market.—
Daniel Miller,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2025
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Well, here’s the issue: even at about $8 per share, the stock isn’t inexpensive.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Kids these days have attention spans crushed under the terrible weight of TikTok and Instgram.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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My heart goes out to the victims of this terrible tragedy, and the Great People of Boulder, Colorado!—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
2 June 2025
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Watch out for slippery roads: Be extra careful during the first half hour after rain begins.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
25 May 2025
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Many participants with conflicting ideologies also reported cohabiting peacefully for the most part, while being careful not to bring up divisive topics and focus on their similarities instead.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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As holidays go, however, Flag Day can feel a bit lame.—
Kevin Fisher-Paulson,
San Francisco Chronicle,
8 June 2021
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My 11-year-old loved watching the pups roll balls and play a giant floor piano, but for non-dog owners (guilty as charged), parts of the series—like dressing dogs in little hats and outfits for a Parisian fashion show—feel lame.—
Tim Neville,
Outside Online,
23 Nov. 2020
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The legislation also includes Gov. Ned Lamont’s proposal to offer towns easier pathways to moratoriums under 8-30g.—
Ginny Monk,
Hartford Courant,
1 June 2025
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Jammy red Zinfandel like mid palate with flavors that are supple and light, with bright acidity and easy drinking.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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But for many people, the most pressing problem remains finding an affordable place to live.—
Marisa Peñaloza,
NPR,
2 June 2025
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The site was launched by Paige Griffith, who decided that there must be a source for necessary legal documents specifically for small businesses and at an affordable price point.—
Jeff Rose,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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The risk extends even to children due to increasing rates of childhood obesity and poor dietary habits.20 As a result, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that healthy adults have their lipids checked every four to six years.—
MD Published,
Verywell Health,
5 June 2025
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Most cited poor digital offerings or a lack of services and products.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
5 June 2025
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Nagashima maintained a close relationship with the Dodgers and the O’Malley family, particularly with Walter’s son Peter, according to Walter O’Malley’s website.—
Chuck Schilken,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2025
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The likelihood of lightning increases as a thunderstorm gets closer and reaches its highest point when the storm is directly overhead.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 June 2025
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“Cheap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheap. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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