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
  • Conceived with an advanced hybrid diesel-electric propulsion system, the vessel has a range of approximately 6,500 nautical miles at an economical cruising speed of 12 knots.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2026
  • This is so economical and an effective supplement to love declarations.
    — Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of economical
Noun
  • Middle-skilled workers whose jobs are highly exposed to automation risk being left behind, with advanced economies facing a particularly significant impact.
    — Preston Fore, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026
  • That seemingly minor detail can have huge consequences for the entire economy.
    — Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of economy
Verb
  • The team behind the project known as the Stitch have applied for a $60 million federal transportation grant through the Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient and Cost-saving Transportation program.
    — Amy Wenk, AJC.com, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Tucked away under a bed frame, trundle beds are a space-saving solution for a kid’s room, home office, or guest room.
    — Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of saving
Noun
  • Consider the late Queen Elizabeth II wearing chartreuse to stand out in a crowd, or Princess Anne signaling a paradoxical lesson in royal frugality by rewearing a 42-year-old dress.
    — Eva Wolchover, Vanity Fair, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Tom’s frugality also lured Nancy into the business on the pretense of spending more time together.
    — Tim Graham, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of frugality
Verb
  • Sylvester surgeons determined a breast-conserving lumpectomy was the better option, according to UHealth.
    — Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026
  • When closed, the tree is conserving water but not photosynthesizing.
    — Devika Rao, TheWeek, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of conserving
Noun
  • Where possible, Fabscrap earmarks materials for reuse, selling them on via its online shop and in-person thrift store.
    — Bella Webb, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2026
  • For those two days, standard in-store thrift items are just $1 each.
    — Laura Daily, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of thrift
Verb
  • The HomeView can also share intercom-style broadcasts to any other room equipped with smart speakers, sparing you the need to yell up the stairs when dinner is ready.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Chee is sparing of physical detail but unsparing in dissecting the social and psychological dynamics of abuse.
    — Garth Greenwell, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 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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