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as in cheap
costing little
opted for a cut-rate insurance policy because we didn't need anything more
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as in inferior
of low quality
a cut-rate motel that looked like the kind at which people in horror movies always end up
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Recent Examples of cut-rate
The changes are seismic for the airline, which for years was known for its cut-rate one-size-fits-all approach.
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Jordan Parker, San Antonio Express-News, 29 Jan. 2026
Trump wants to add a second story to the White House, feasting on its transformation from hallowed hall to cut-rate wedding cake.
—Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 16 Jan. 2026
China’s trade partners also argue that Beijing is fueling overproduction that’s flooding export markets with cut-rate EVs.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2025
Some investors doubt Tesla has found a unique path to cut-rate robotaxis.
—Chris Kirkham, USA TODAY, 10 Mar. 2025
Note that cut-rate financing programs are generally restricted to those having stellar credit scores and qualifying incomes.
—Jim Gorzelany, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
In contrast, Wojnicz has a front seat to what reads hilariously as a cut-rate, drunken version down the street.
—Bekah Waalkes, The Atlantic, 3 Oct. 2024
Jordan Parker, San Antonio Express-News, 29 Jan. 2026
Trump wants to add a second story to the White House, feasting on its transformation from hallowed hall to cut-rate wedding cake.
—Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 16 Jan. 2026
China’s trade partners also argue that Beijing is fueling overproduction that’s flooding export markets with cut-rate EVs.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2025
Some investors doubt Tesla has found a unique path to cut-rate robotaxis.
—Chris Kirkham, USA TODAY, 10 Mar. 2025
Note that cut-rate financing programs are generally restricted to those having stellar credit scores and qualifying incomes.
—Jim Gorzelany, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
In contrast, Wojnicz has a front seat to what reads hilariously as a cut-rate, drunken version down the street.
—Bekah Waalkes, The Atlantic, 3 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cut-rate
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Solar energy is still one of the cheapest forms of energy, and energy is in higher demand than ever, partly due to artificial intelligence data center construction.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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This new method uses iron, one of the most abundant and cheapest elements on Earth.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Apr. 2026
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The high-flying version of the Avs has yet to arrive in this series, but the defensively-sound edition backed by strong goaltending continues to be enough against an inferior Kings club.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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In these three scenarios, then, the money market account is inferior in two of them, while the returns will be identical for the shorter, 3-month option.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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For the fish spatula, the Lamson Flexible Stainless-Steel Slotted Turner ($53) is a longtime favorite, but Winco’s Fish Spatula ($10) is an inexpensive alternative with a wooden handle that's still flexible enough for delicate fillets.—
Jamie Thilman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Apr. 2026
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Here are 10 inexpensive Florida beach towns to consider for your next vacation.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
20 Apr. 2026
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The Braves couldn’t overcome a poor start from Reynaldo López and saw their six-game winning streak fall by the wayside in an 11-4 loss to the Nationals on Tuesday at Nationals Park.—
Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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In the days leading up to his fatal overdose, Prince was in poor health and was forced to cancel shows in Atlanta.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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The union also wants to ensure that workers have a reasonable amount of overtime, mandatory overtime and on-call hours, Beck said.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
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Its reasonable prices combined with the speedy, mobile-friendly claims process make this brand an excellent option for many travelers.—
Liz Knueven,Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
11 Apr. 2026
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If anything, great public pressure being brought to bear is a terrible reason to dispense with due-process protections designed to protect the legal rights of individuals, and crafting one exception would seem to create a precedent for crafting others.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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Some members of Congress, along with airline CEOs and analysts, say the bailout would be a terrible idea.—
Donald Judd,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2026
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And with each new version, the older versions get more affordable so many more anglers will be able to purchase it.—
Mike McFeely,
Twin Cities,
24 Apr. 2026
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The company is in 13 Idaho markets, and has been able to build homes affordable to people making roughly 80% of AMI or below in Caldwell, Nampa, Kuna and Middleton, according to Hayden spokesperson Megan Langer.—
Mark Dee,
Idaho Statesman,
23 Apr. 2026
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Facing eviction, this next generation of ‘rotten’ kids plot to break into the factory, nab a priceless Wonka Bar, and save their homes.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Apr. 2026
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Hamlet reminds us that things are rotten not just in the state of Denmark but just about everywhere.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Cut-rate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cut-rate. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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