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
Months later, with his job search going nowhere, Man-su and his wife, Lee Mi-ri (Son Ye-jin), are forced to economize.
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Justin Chang, New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2025
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.
—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
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Justin Chang, New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2025
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for economize
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Join MyRecipes—your personal home for recipes—to easily save and organize your favorites, plus thousands more, in one convenient place.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
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Michael Collodi saved five shots in his third start for Dallas (1-1-1) this season after making nine last year as a rookie.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
8 Mar. 2026
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To help roses into winter dormancy, add a thick layer of mulch to protect roots and conserve moisture.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
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Daylight saving time was established to conserve energy and provide more daylight hours.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
6 Mar. 2026
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Keller and colleagues felt good about the prospects that their reservoirs — essentially full partners with Lake Mead in slaking Phoenix’s thirst — would come through with plenty to spare.—
Brandon Loomis,
AZCentral.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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Building contingency into all three is essential—and will spare you considerable frustration later.—
Katie Strasberg Rousso,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Economize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/economize. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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