as in profitable
yielding a profit
unfortunately, raising employees' salaries would not be economic—the business would have to fold
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Recent Examples of economic
On this week’s episode, how the sweet fruit became an American staple because of one entrepreneur who took business off US shores, expanding the country’s economic reach and influence.
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Kyana Moghadam, NPR, 31 Mar. 2026
Diesel and jet fuel have increased even more, underlining the economic threat posed by the ongoing conflict and the effective blockade of the Persian Gulf.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
Access to the exams is therefore not merely symbolic; it is tied to economic equity and professional legitimacy.
—Rabba Sara Hurwitz, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
Fossil fuels are far more embedded in the global economy than CFCs ever were, and the requisite economic transformation is vastly larger.
—Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
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Kyana Moghadam, NPR, 31 Mar. 2026
Diesel and jet fuel have increased even more, underlining the economic threat posed by the ongoing conflict and the effective blockade of the Persian Gulf.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
Access to the exams is therefore not merely symbolic; it is tied to economic equity and professional legitimacy.
—Rabba Sara Hurwitz, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
Fossil fuels are far more embedded in the global economy than CFCs ever were, and the requisite economic transformation is vastly larger.
—Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for economic
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Slowly, Castro’s cronies built a kleptocracy that proved ruinous to the Cuban people, but hugely profitable to them.—
Quico Toro,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2026
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The commercial success of M-Pesa — the mobile money unit of Kenya’s biggest mobile network operator Safaricom — has convinced investors and executives that mobile money can be a profitable financial platform.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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Developers came up with a plan to build a suburban multi-use entertainment complex around a domed stadium—one that would keep out the snow and wind and allow for lucrative events year-round.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
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Our expert take The Chase Freedom Unlimited® is a no-annual-fee card that earns generous cash-back on everyday purchases and a lucrative welcome bonus.—
Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Economic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/economic. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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