economically

adverb

Definition of economicallynext
as in cheaply

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Recent Examples of economically Where in Australia is the most economically viable location for a composting facility? — Cleo Levin, Footwear News, 13 Aug. 2026 In some ways his death marks the end of a more economically optimistic era for many Chinese who witnessed their country’s sweeping transformation during its reformist years. — Cnn Staff, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026 That decoupling has also seen Beijing squeeze Taiwan economically and diplomatically. — Charlie Campbell, Time, 11 Aug. 2026 According to the report, campuses serving the highest amount of economically disadvantaged students improved at a faster rate than more affluent ones. — Samuel O’Neal 10, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for economically
Recent Examples of Synonyms for economically
  1. cheaply
  2. poorly
  3. inexpensively
  4. frugally
  5. sparingly
  6. meagerly
Adverb
  • ExlService Holdings is a business-process outsourcing company that traditionally helped businesses handle back-office functions more cheaply.
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Not only would the ’70s see a precipitous rise of in the number of Hollywood sequels, but any film that managed to cut through the zeitgeist gave birth to handfuls of quick, formulaic, often cheaply made, copycats.
    — Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of cheaply
Adverb
  • The result is a new technology expense that's both fast-growing and poorly understood.
    — Ameya Kanitkar, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Driscoll and others involved in the mission worried that something far less dramatic could derail it, such as an accidental weapon discharge, an isolated confrontation with a protester or a guardsman caught on camera behaving poorly.
    — Steven Beynon, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of poorly
Adverb
  • 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
  • While secondary payloads can fly with many launch providers, none offer transportation as frequently or inexpensively as SpaceX rideshare.
    — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 26 June 2026
Definition of inexpensively
Adverb
  • 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
  • Perdue has lived a double life—having access to immense privilege and money from two business empires, while holding down a regular job and living frugally.
    — Preston Fore, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2025
Definition of frugally
Adverb
  • Tesla is still conducting internal testing and using Optimus devices sparingly in the production.
    — Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • That might not be enough hope to field first-choice lineups Sunday, or at least play them sparingly, with just three days’ rest — and another Leagues Cup match in the middle of the week and the resumption of their respective leagues next weekend.
    — Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Aug. 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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“Economically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/economically. Accessed 18 Aug. 2026.

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