ECONOMICALLY Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

economically

adverb

Definition of economically

as in cheaply

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Recent Examples of economically Carney has repeatedly argued that Canada needs to become more economically resilient and less dependent on the United States. — ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026 But others dispute the idea that increasing housing construction could be economically helpful for people earning the least. — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026 So in the short term, these employers are arguably making an economically rational decision — but one that may still come at their employees’ expense. — Dylan Scott, Vox, 15 Oct. 2026 Since 2019, the nonprofit Lead Guitar has provided world-class musicians to support local music teachers at LAUSD schools in economically disadvantaged areas. — Rina Nakano, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for economically

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As an investment-grade company, Oracle can borrow cheaply and with duration, but that would change with a junk rating, said Jamie Meyers, a senior securities analyst at Laffer Tengler, which owns Oracle stock.

— Michelle Fox, CNBC, 19 Oct. 2026
Mattel didn’t need domestic Barbie factories if a Taiwanese partner could produce dolls more cheaply.

— Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of cheaply

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Trump administration officials and allies are starting to debate who will shoulder the blame if Republicans perform poorly in November.

— Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 19 Oct. 2026
Head coach Michael Carrick could also lose his job if the team continues to perform poorly.

— Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of poorly

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After recently visiting Micron headquarters in Boise, Idaho, Jim was even more convinced that the chipmaker is trading too inexpensively at only six times fiscal 2027 earnings estimates.

— Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026
As air conditioning breakdowns grow more common and repair companies face packed schedules, many homeowners are eager to get their cooling restored as quickly — and as inexpensively — as possible.

— Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 31 July 2026

Definition of inexpensively

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Maines lived frugally and generously left his estate to charity, funding a scholarship at his alma mater, SUNY at Canton, and supporting local journalism at The Asheville Watchdog.

— Sally Kestin, Sun Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of frugally

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Xavier Lucas returned after missing the past four games and Damari Brown, who has played sparingly the past few weeks, was fully cleared as well.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026
Medical imaging tools help doctors learn more about a patient’s potential health problems without putting them under the knife—but many expose patients to radiation and should be used sparingly.

— Alice Park, Time, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of sparingly

Adverb

Limón would like to see the state stop subsidizing corporations who pay so meagerly that their employees qualify for Medi-Cal.

— Anita Chabria, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
When opportunities arise, whether lowly paid or not, we’re often left with no other choice than to take the role that pays meagerly.

— Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 1 Sep. 2025

Definition of meagerly

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