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 economy
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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
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
17 Apr. 2026
In short, economizing on non-defense outlays simply has to bring mandatory spending under review.
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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.
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Peter Vanham,
Fortune,
23 Oct. 2025
The system reduces emissions, noise, and vibration while economizing on fuel and maintenance costs.
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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.
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Alexander Coolidge,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
11 Nov. 2025
Verb
In short, economizing on non-defense outlays simply has to bring mandatory spending under review.
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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
Adjective
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For a less crowded and more economical trip, try visiting in one of the liminal seasons, fall or spring.
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As inference costs become more visible and trust becomes harder to quantify, the piece suggests that in some situations humans supported by AI may prove more economical than replacing them entirely.
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In fact, despite the attractive roles and seemingly promising upward trends in an increasingly lucrative field, employment in the space economy has largely failed to keep pace with industry scaling.
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While other countries face political instability, civic unrest, and double-digit unemployment rates, our economy continues to innovate and grow.
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The renowned, often feared lawyer dedicated years of pro-bono time to saving emerging designers from their troubles and steering their careers upward.
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So in addition to saving this place, everyone on Team Bear now has to try to earn a Michelin star on a night when they may be least equipped to do their best work.
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Jerry Brown left seminary before becoming a priest but made his Jesuit education central to his political identity — especially his frugality, environmentalism and preference for rehabilitation over incarceration.
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Kacey Musgraves’s twisting catalogue cruises through country, folk, pop, soul, and disco in search of multifaceted frugality.
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Officials advised people to try conserving as much power as possible when the service was on, use surge protectors for valuable electronics, prepare emergency kits in the event of a fire and keep their refrigerators or freezers closed.
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Jackie and Shadow became internet sensations thanks to the live webcams maintained in their nest by nonprofit organization Friends of Big Bear Valley, which is an outspoken voice for conserving eagle habitat.
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But consider your surroundings before creating social media content or taking videos at the thrift store.
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Nothing beats the thrill of finding designer clothes, vintage linens, or like-new home decor at a thrift store.
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Her arm absorbed the blow, sparing Lizzie, but cutting Freeman to the bone, a wound that would ail her for years to come.
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Specialists say proton therapy is a precise tool that shrinks tumors while limiting side effects by sparing healthy parts of the body from harmful radiation.
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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.
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“Economizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/economizing. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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