as in inexpensively
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Recent Examples of cheaply
Trump wants interest rates to fall sharply so the government can borrow more cheaply and Americans can pay lower borrowing costs for new homes, cars or other large purchases, as worries about high costs have soured some voters on his economic management.
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Arkansas Online, 21 Jan. 2026
The efforts to pass AB405 have focused on the impact of fast fashion, in particular, which is cheaply made and designed to only last for a few wears due to quality and seasonality.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 16 Jan. 2026
To get to their destinations more quickly and cheaply, some Lagosians get on the backs of okadas, or motorcycle taxis.
—Alexis Okeowo, New Yorker, 10 Jan. 2026
Given that free-agent wide receivers tend to get paid, Robinson won’t come cheaply.
—Charlotte Carroll, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2026
It’s associated with slop and the deluge of nice-looking but cheaply made games.
—Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 29 Dec. 2025
Experts expect solar and battery storage to continue growing in 2026 to add a lot of power to the grid quickly and cheaply.
—Jennifer McDermott, Fortune, 21 Dec. 2025
Their proponents say these advanced designs promise to deliver megawatts of power safely and cheaply.
—Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 17 Dec. 2025
Alphabet, Amazon, Meta and Microsoft can borrow tens of billions cheaply.
—Luke Fountain, CNBC, 2 Dec. 2025
Arkansas Online, 21 Jan. 2026
The efforts to pass AB405 have focused on the impact of fast fashion, in particular, which is cheaply made and designed to only last for a few wears due to quality and seasonality.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 16 Jan. 2026
To get to their destinations more quickly and cheaply, some Lagosians get on the backs of okadas, or motorcycle taxis.
—Alexis Okeowo, New Yorker, 10 Jan. 2026
Given that free-agent wide receivers tend to get paid, Robinson won’t come cheaply.
—Charlotte Carroll, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2026
It’s associated with slop and the deluge of nice-looking but cheaply made games.
—Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 29 Dec. 2025
Experts expect solar and battery storage to continue growing in 2026 to add a lot of power to the grid quickly and cheaply.
—Jennifer McDermott, Fortune, 21 Dec. 2025
Their proponents say these advanced designs promise to deliver megawatts of power safely and cheaply.
—Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 17 Dec. 2025
Alphabet, Amazon, Meta and Microsoft can borrow tens of billions cheaply.
—Luke Fountain, CNBC, 2 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheaply
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To this new arena of few big, let alone original, hits; to a place where expensive corporatized storytelling could hold no candle to the quick-turn, inexpensively made short videos young people watched or the quick-turn, inexpensively made long podcasts older people listened to.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Dec. 2025
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Second, California doesn’t build anything inexpensively and efficiently.—
Steven Greenhut,
Oc Register,
24 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Physically, vertical trackers are better for higher latitudes than horizontal trackers, but economically, the tech failed.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Jan. 2026
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While outbreaks can be economically and operationally severe for poultry producers, public health officials emphasize that the overall risk to humans remains low.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Both schools shot poorly from 3-point range, with the Trojans at 5 for 32 (16%) while Maryland was 4 for 16 (25%).—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
16 Jan. 2026
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The index was dragged down yesterday largely because the Mag 7 performed so poorly.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
15 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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In ascending order of serving sizes, the original US food pyramid recommended that fats, oils and sweets be used sparingly, and that dairy products, proteins and nuts be equal components of one’s diet.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
8 Jan. 2026
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Instead, active ingredients are selected sparingly and with intention.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
6 Jan. 2026
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The family lived frugally, Ferguson said, since Good’s partner sold a company and didn’t work as Good attended graduate school online.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
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Perdue has lived a double life—having access to immense privilege and money from two business empires, while holding down a regular job and living frugally.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Cheaply.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheaply. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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