as in cheap
costing little
a dirt cheap little house that was the proverbial fixer-upper
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Recent Examples of dirt cheap
Miami Herald stories on Schandler’s method of using court judgments and, possibly, people bidding under phony names to snag the condos dirt cheap got the Bar reopening the investigation.
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David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2025
The Bronx’s fire-prone tenements were dirt cheap, yet wealthy investors in several countries held stakes in them.
—Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 18 Aug. 2025
And by removing battery and infrastructure constraints, devices could be made both tiny and dirt cheap.
—IEEE Spectrum, 7 Jan. 2016
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David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2025
The Bronx’s fire-prone tenements were dirt cheap, yet wealthy investors in several countries held stakes in them.
—Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 18 Aug. 2025
And by removing battery and infrastructure constraints, devices could be made both tiny and dirt cheap.
—IEEE Spectrum, 7 Jan. 2016
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dirt cheap
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Researchers at Shanghai Jiao Tong University in China have designed a new sodium-sulfur battery with higher power density and discharge capacity than before, enabling a cheaper, safer alternative to lithium-ion batteries.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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Fentanyl is cheap, compact, and lethal at microscopic doses, produced through decentralized networks designed to survive disruption.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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That said, reasonable preparation can help even those familiar with international payment systems avoid high fees, long waits and general confusion.—
Jason Phillips,
Kansas City Star,
6 Jan. 2026
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That’s understandable and reasonable, and fans have every right to express their fandom through frustration when teams don’t live up to expectations.—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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These drones represent a class of relatively inexpensive, expendable unmanned systems designed to overwhelm defences through sheer numbers and unpredictability.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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Rodney Kite-Powell, historian at the Tampa Bay History Center, says Tampa’s devil crab was inspired from the need of an inexpensive meal during the cigar industry strikes of the 1920s.—
Susan B. Barnes,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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The series is part of the theater's efforts to promote accessible, affordable arts programs for the Aurora community.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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While Nissan moves forward without the Sentra, the automaker still plans to offer relatively affordable options.—
Stuart Dyos,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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The research team highlighted that beyond water harvesting, these coatings could help reduce urban heat island effects, lower energy needs for air-conditioning and provide climate-resilient water sources in regions facing growing heat and water stress.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Nov. 2025
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Nov. 2025
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The local brewery sponsored last fall’s Chamber of Commerce Oktoberfest Home Brew Competition, and the top team was invited to Grains and Taps to brew a large batch of their most popular beer.—
Janice Phelan,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
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Fast forward to 2026, and Carhartt has become a popular option for any outdoor enthusiast due to the durability and technology woven into its clothing.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Dirt cheap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dirt%20cheap. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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