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 short, economizing on non-defense outlays simply has to bring mandatory spending under review. — Bloomberg Opinion, Twin Cities, 14 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
  • Then in early June, PSA caused more waves by pausing four of its most economical service levels due to an overwhelming backlog of submissions.
    — Larry Holder, New York Times, 16 July 2026
  • Both economical and practical, stock up on your favorite hues.
    — Jessica Benavides Canepa, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2026
Definition of economical
Noun
  • Having gained a new source of leverage over the global economy, Tehran is fighting hard to keep it.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
  • While local school boards continue to debate the role of AI and personal devices in the classroom, a new wave of Miami parents is looking toward a digital-first approach to ensure their children are ready for the borderless economy of 2030.
    — Matthew Kayser July 14, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026
Definition of economy
Verb
  • Lift the pasta out of the water with tongs or a slotted spoon (depending on the shape), or drain it in a colander — but not before saving some of that precious pasta water — and transfer it directly into the pot with the condimento.
    — Carolynn Carreño, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026
  • Organizations like the Charlotte Museum of History have argued for saving the original building.
    — Claire Harutunian, Charlotte Observer, 16 July 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
  • Such detailed understanding is vital for conserving threatened elasmobranchs and their habitats.
    — Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • The game slows not only because bodies tire more quickly, but because players begin pacing themselves earlier — conserving energy for the moments that matter most.
    — Alan McCall, New York Times, 11 July 2026
Definition of conserving
Noun
  • Sales from the thrift store are donated directly to widows, immigrants and refugees in the Sacramento area and internationally.
    — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026
  • While most associate the company with affordable thrift stores and donation drop-offs, the organization also has provided janitorial, landscaping, grounds maintenance and food preparation services since 1982.
    — Delia Rose Sauer, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
Definition of thrift
Verb
  • His wife also claimed that Venezuelan authorities confiscated family property and repeatedly called demanding money in exchange for sparing his life.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026
  • There is less and less of it as the series goes on, because the idea was to be as sparing with it as possible.
    — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 30 June 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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