as in to save
to avoid unnecessary waste or expense
in tough times people learn how to economize
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Recent Examples of economize
In that light, Brodin’s track record of economizing on costs and resources at Ikea may be the real game changer if he is appointed.
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Peter Vanham, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2025
Tempted to economize by using liquid dishwashing soap instead of the stuff made for dishwashers?
—Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
The system reduces emissions, noise, and vibration while economizing on fuel and maintenance costs.
—Kathleen Turner, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
The idea—so far just a proposal before the U.S. aerospace community—is to economize on propellant by using its mass just for momentum, rather than burning it for energy.
—Philip E. Ross, IEEE Spectrum, 31 Jan. 2011
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Peter Vanham, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2025
Tempted to economize by using liquid dishwashing soap instead of the stuff made for dishwashers?
—Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
The system reduces emissions, noise, and vibration while economizing on fuel and maintenance costs.
—Kathleen Turner, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
The idea—so far just a proposal before the U.S. aerospace community—is to economize on propellant by using its mass just for momentum, rather than burning it for energy.
—Philip E. Ross, IEEE Spectrum, 31 Jan. 2011
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for economize
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But his late-season move to the bullpen might have saved the whole year for him.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
15 Feb. 2026
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Our signature take on this classic dip ditches frozen spinach for fresh, which has both a better flavor and color, but also saves time.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026
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Langston said the restrained approach reflects a runoff strategy, conserving money until the two-man runoff.—
Joseph Morton,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Feb. 2026
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In efforts to conserve energy during the summer, Congress passed this bill so people can take advantage of the most daylight possible.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Feb. 2026
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But after a few months, Ahmad, with little time to spare outside the hospital after working six-day weeks, decided to sign up.—
Lauren Fichten,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
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But arguably the most impactful of her campaigns was her work helping to spare the Fox, which had fallen on hard times, closed and was scheduled for demolition.—
Mark Woolsey,
AJC.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Economize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/economize. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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