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
According to Suape Energia, the focus will shift toward validating power generation performance, demonstrating economic viability, and determining whether ethanol can become a practical option for future electricity systems.
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Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
Cuthbertson also is asking for his job to be reinstated or to receive pay for future economic losses.
—Chase Jordan
june 2, Charlotte Observer, 2 June 2026
Earlier county research also documented the economic toll on local businesses.
—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026
The European Commission vowed a tougher approach to trade with China, but is contending with debates between countries that want more aggressive measures and those seeking to protect economic ties with Beijing.
—Tasneem Nashrulla, semafor.com, 2 June 2026
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Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
Cuthbertson also is asking for his job to be reinstated or to receive pay for future economic losses.
—Chase Jordan
june 2, Charlotte Observer, 2 June 2026
Earlier county research also documented the economic toll on local businesses.
—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026
The European Commission vowed a tougher approach to trade with China, but is contending with debates between countries that want more aggressive measures and those seeking to protect economic ties with Beijing.
—Tasneem Nashrulla, semafor.com, 2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for economic
Adjective
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OpenAI isn’t expected to be profitable in the coming years.—
Bailey Lipschultz,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
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The venue is projected to be profitable within five years and generate nearly $29 million in revenue by 2036.—
Clay Marshall,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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Newman said the partnership could make sense for Google as well, because Apple-scale token usage would give it a major proof point for Gemini and build on a search partnership that has long been lucrative for both companies.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
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Private companies are angling for a lucrative statewide contract while state lawmakers are preparing for a special session to address Georgia’s voting system, the AJC’s Caleb Groves and Tamar Hallerman report.—
Adam Beam,
AJC.com,
4 June 2026
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“Economic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/economic. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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