economizes

verb

present tense third-person singular of economize
as in saves
to avoid unnecessary waste or expense in tough times people learn how to economize

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  1. saves
  2. conserves
  3. spares
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  • The compression feature also saves you additional space in your luggage.
    — Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Nothing saves Maryland, Baltimore or the counties while state and local government accounting and pension rules continue to favor the government over transparency.
    — Judi Willard, Baltimore Sun, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of saves
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  • The intact leaf blanket also conserves moisture and prevents soil from drying out over the winter.
    — Manjot Kaur Sidhu, The Conversation, 9 Oct. 2026
  • In Boise, a growing number of people have turned to xeriscaping in recent years, which is a type of landscaping that conserves water by using native or drought-tolerant plants, according to previous Statesman reporting.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of conserves
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  • His lacerating wit spares no member of his staff—a mix of true incompetents, off-putting savants, ticking time bombs, and onetime offenders prematurely consigned to professional purgatory.
    — Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Companion animal euthanasia is a therapeutic intervention to mitigate suffering; when conducted properly, the process spares the subject both fear and pain.
    — Dr. Jacob Appel, New York Daily News, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of spares
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“Economizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/economizes. Accessed 5 Nov. 2026.

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