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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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
Alexander Coolidge, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Nov. 2025
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
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 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
Adjective
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Still to come are an accessible junior suite, four two-bedroom family villas, and four smaller standard rooms, which won't have their own pool or terrace but will offer a more economical entry point into the property.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Feb. 2026
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Gateway is modified to first repair the old 1910 tunnel immediately and construct a more economical new tunnel (without expensive and unneeded bench walls and cross-connecting passageways) and link it directly into Penn Station.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Fueled by oil and gas exports, Russia defied Western predictions of economic collapse, instead becoming the 9th-biggest economy in the world in 2025, according to the International Monetary Fund, ahead of Canada and Brazil.—
Matthew Chance,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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The Russian economy has been struggling since 2014, so many analysts believed that this social contract was coming under strain even before the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.—
Elizaveta Gaufman,
The Conversation,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Now, after a life-saving sonogram, Glanville has revealed that a ruptured pair of breast implants is the true culprit behind her condition.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Feb. 2026
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But that spirit of collaboration might be much harder to forge today, and a body tasked with saving Social Security before 2031 would face significant challenges that the commission of the early ‘80s did not.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Off-mountain Activities Vintage Shopping Ketchum has a treasure trove of vintage and second-hand shops, thanks to a culture of quiet luxury that prizes quality, taste, and frugality.—
Denny Lee,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Feb. 2026
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Khamenei was born into poverty and outwardly disdains pomp, cultivating an image of pious frugality.—
Karim Sadjadpour,
The Atlantic,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Zack took the cue and led with Altadena’s sense of independence as a quality worth conserving.—
Steve Lopez,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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This time, the World team only got a token 5-minute appearance from the Lakers’ Luka Doncic, in this case legitimately conserving himself while coming back from a hamstring injury.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
16 Feb. 2026
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Cleaning Rags Most thrift stores have a section dedicated to linens and fabrics, which Traxler likes to cut and use as cleaning rags.—
Alexandra Kelly,
Martha Stewart,
17 Feb. 2026
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Outdated Electronics Some electronics are ideal for donating to thrift stores or re-use centers.—
Kate McKenna,
The Spruce,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
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As adults, his children—one of whom is an acclaimed songwriter—are careful with their words and sparing with the fillers.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
20 Feb. 2026
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Some argue that limited military action targeting the Revolutionary Guard and security infrastructure — while sparing civilians — may be the only remaining path to ending this authoritarian system.—
Pegah Banihashemi,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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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
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“Economizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/economizing. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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