economizing 1 of 3

adjective

as in economical
careful in the management of money or resources economizing drivers aren't so affected by every hike in the price of gasoline

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economizing

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noun

as in economy

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economizing

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verb

present participle of economize
as in saving
to avoid unnecessary waste or expense in tough times people learn how to economize

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Recent Examples of economizing
Noun
Inflation continues to pressure consumers The holiday economizing comes as Americans continue to battle inflation, which rose after the COVID-19 pandemic to levels not seen since the 1980s. — Alexander Coolidge, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Nov. 2025
Verb
In short, economizing on non-defense outlays simply has to bring mandatory spending under review. — Editorial, Boston Herald, 17 Apr. 2026 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 The system reduces emissions, noise, and vibration while economizing on fuel and maintenance costs. — Kathleen Turner, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for economizing
  1. economical
  2. economy
  3. saving
  4. frugality
  5. conserving
  6. thrift
  7. sparing
  8. scrimping
Adjective
  • Although the film doles out answers, there is some economical hand-waving about why the neighborhood has power and running water for so long.
    — William Earl, Variety, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Launch costs, power generation, thermal management and communications infrastructure must all become sufficiently capable—and sufficiently economical.
    — Ben Topor, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of economical
Noun
  • But its effect on us humans — and our lives and economies — isn’t straightforward.
    — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
  • São Tomé and Príncipe first announced the citizenship-by-investment scheme in August 2025 with the goal of raising funds to support the local economy, which currently relies heavily on cocoa exports and foreign aid.
    — Brittany Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of economy
Verb
  • View gallery - 12 images Rather than attempting to squeeze in multiple bedrooms or tons of storage, the Luna Nook keeps things simple with a space-saving design to make its modest footprint feel pleasant to spend time in.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Build in a genuine controls assessment on a regular cycle, and keep frequent, informal touchpoints with your external auditor rather than saving every question for the end of the year.
    — Marc Blythe, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of saving
Noun
  • His frugality has been well-documented, and his refusal to treat Blazers operations like an NBA team rather than an NHL one is concerning.
    — Zach Harper, New York Times, 17 July 2026
  • Warren Buffett, whose fortune tops $150 billion, has long embraced frugality.
    — Preston Fore, Fortune, 7 July 2026
Definition of frugality
Verb
  • Unlike typical private foundations, a POF actively conducts charitable work, such as exhibiting and conserving objects for public access.
    — Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Mark Lorie, deputy director of Broomfield Water Utilities, said staff members evaluate water supplies every day, deciding which water rights and sources will best meet the city's needs while conserving resources.
    — Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of conserving
Noun
  • With local vendors selling everything from clothing, thrift and vintage pieces, beauty products, candles, jewelry, fragrances and more, this Indie Market promotes a rotating list of merchants.
    — Lesly Gregory, AJC.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Bedding can be found at thrift stores and can make a big impact on your bedroom.
    — Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of thrift
Verb
  • The Food and Drug Administration in December cleared the da Vinci single-port surgical system for use in nipple-sparing mastectomies.
    — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 30 July 2026
  • Samsung also highlights that Gemini can now perform actions directly from what's on display, sparing you the hassle of switching between multiple apps.
    — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 23 July 2026
Definition of sparing
Noun
  • Analysts say the billowing scent of hot dogs that emanates daily from the warehouse food court is a constant reminder of Costco’s commitment to delivering value at a time when American shoppers are fed up with nosebleed prices and constant scrimping.
    — Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 19 Nov. 2025
Definition of scrimping

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