sparingly

adverb

Definition of sparinglynext
as in poorly

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Recent Examples of sparingly Tesla is still conducting internal testing and using Optimus devices sparingly in the production. — Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 That might not be enough hope to field first-choice lineups Sunday, or at least play them sparingly, with just three days’ rest — and another Leagues Cup match in the middle of the week and the resumption of their respective leagues next weekend. — Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Aug. 2026 After playing sparingly for three years at Texas A&M, King established himself as a dual threat at Georgia Tech over the last three seasons. — Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026 Salt can also alter soil composition, affecting its nutrient and water retention, so it should be used sparingly on its own as a weed killer. — The Spruce, 6 Aug. 2026 The game isn't afraid to sit in silence, with music used sparingly, often playing from speakers hidden across the island. — Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026 Feed your lychee sparingly from spring through summer using a low-nitrogen, organic fertilizer formulated for acid-loving plants, such as an evergreen or citrus blend, to support healthy growth without burning the roots. — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 2 Aug. 2026 Veteran Mecole Hardman and Stephen Gosnell also mixed in with Allen sparingly. — Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026 Trump spent more weekends at the retreat in his first term but has visited sparingly in his second, most recently in June for Father’s Day. — ABC News, 31 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sparingly
  1. poorly
  2. cheaply
  3. frugally
  4. economically
  5. inexpensively
  6. sparely
  7. meagerly
  8. thriftily
Adverb
  • The result is a new technology expense that's both fast-growing and poorly understood.
    — Ameya Kanitkar, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Driscoll and others involved in the mission worried that something far less dramatic could derail it, such as an accidental weapon discharge, an isolated confrontation with a protester or a guardsman caught on camera behaving poorly.
    — Steven Beynon, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of poorly
Adverb
  • Nuclear fusion is regarded as the future of energy, which is non-polluting, abundant and cheaply available.
    — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Investors borrowed cheaply in yen, bought higher-yielding assets elsewhere and pocketed the spread.
    — Frank Holmes, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of cheaply
Adverb
  • The family lived frugally, Ferguson said, since Good’s partner sold a company and didn’t work as Good attended graduate school online.
    — PJ Green, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Perdue has lived a double life—having access to immense privilege and money from two business empires, while holding down a regular job and living frugally.
    — Preston Fore, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2025
Definition of frugally
Adverb
  • The findings also revealed that the most socially and economically disadvantaged areas benefit the most from green spaces.
    — Tara Molina, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Venezuela benefited from a vast supply of oil reserves and thrived economically until the price of oil collapsed in the 1980s.
    — Mike Patton, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of economically
Adverb
  • As air conditioning breakdowns grow more common and repair companies face packed schedules, many homeowners are eager to get their cooling restored as quickly — and as inexpensively — as possible.
    — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 31 July 2026
  • While secondary payloads can fly with many launch providers, none offer transportation as frequently or inexpensively as SpaceX rideshare.
    — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 26 June 2026
Definition of inexpensively
Adverb
  • Maps show the location of the crash is sparely populated and the two-lane road has no street lighting.
    — Mark Price, Miami Herald, 12 Aug. 2025
Definition of sparely
Adverb
  • Limón would like to see the state stop subsidizing corporations who pay so meagerly that their employees qualify for Medi-Cal.
    — Anita Chabria, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
  • When opportunities arise, whether lowly paid or not, we’re often left with no other choice than to take the role that pays meagerly.
    — Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 1 Sep. 2025
Definition of meagerly
Adverb
  • That’s frustrating considering the format has always been thriftily priced.
    — Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2025
Definition of thriftily

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“Sparingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sparingly. Accessed 15 Aug. 2026.

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