as in cheap
costing little
we'll crash in some cheapie motel room
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Recent Examples of cheapie
Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 31 Mar. 2024
Well, the Braves used the longball to win Game – but there wasn’t a cheapie in the bunch.
—Gabe Lacques, USA TODAY, 6 Oct. 2020
Bart's homer against right-hander Luis Vasquez was not a Cactus League cheapie.
—Henry Schulman, SFChronicle.com, 22 Feb. 2020
Durable backpacks can cost $50 to $80, whereas the super cheapies may not make it through the first quarter of school.
—Author: Laura Daily, Anchorage Daily News, 11 Aug. 2019
Christian Jones got a bit of a cheapie when he was called for roughing the passer on Bills quarterback Josh Allen that negated an interception, but Tracy Walker had a bad personal foul for hitting tailback Frank Gore out of bounds in the leg.
—Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press, 23 Aug. 2019
Noun
Then there’s season three, which feels like one of those particularly cruel straight-to-video cheapies.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 31 Mar. 2024
Well, the Braves used the longball to win Game – but there wasn’t a cheapie in the bunch.
—Gabe Lacques, USA TODAY, 6 Oct. 2020
Bart's homer against right-hander Luis Vasquez was not a Cactus League cheapie.
—Henry Schulman, SFChronicle.com, 22 Feb. 2020
Durable backpacks can cost $50 to $80, whereas the super cheapies may not make it through the first quarter of school.
—Author: Laura Daily, Anchorage Daily News, 11 Aug. 2019
Christian Jones got a bit of a cheapie when he was called for roughing the passer on Bills quarterback Josh Allen that negated an interception, but Tracy Walker had a bad personal foul for hitting tailback Frank Gore out of bounds in the leg.
—Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press, 23 Aug. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheapie
Adjective
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For example, new builds are cheaper than existing homes in Austin, Texas, where builders have cranked out more (relatively) affordable inventory.—
Brianna Crane,
Axios,
13 Feb. 2025
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Also, when compared to active mutual funds, with an average fee of 1.02%, active ETFs are relatively cheaper.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The old adage is that bear markets end on bad news — the implication being that the market at some point will price in all the bad news and investors will start looking for bargains ahead of the next bull run.—
CNBC Pro Staff,
CNBC,
4 Feb. 2025
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Also on the table is a bargain that could reshape the Middle East for decades to come: a deal to open Israel's diplomatic relations with Saudi Arabia.—
Daniel Estrin,
NPR,
3 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The ban could have meant disruptions for shoppers on apps like Shein and Temu on inexpensive clothing coming from China.—
Domenico Montanaro,
NPR,
7 Feb. 2025
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While sets could be made from ivory, the majority were made from inexpensive cow bone spliced with bamboo.—
Claire Turrell,
Smithsonian Magazine,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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At the same time, skincare buys also saw a major uptick, signaling a collective resolve to invest in self-care during the colder, drier months.—
Venus Wong,
refinery29.com,
7 Feb. 2025
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Drew Angerer | Getty Images Affirm shares jumped 22.8% on Friday after the buy now, pay later company topped Wall Street’s fiscal second-quarter revenue forecast and posted a surprise profit during a strong holiday shopping period.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Time based: Set a reasonable time frame to reduce alcohol consumption.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN,
9 Feb. 2025
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After a reasonable time, drain the water — not into a city sewer or drainage area — and dispose of the soaked fireworks debris in a plastic garbage bag.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Wiggins totaled 11 points on 3-of-12 shooting from the field, 2-of-8 shooting on threes and 3-of-3 shooting from the foul line, five rebounds, five assists, one steal and one block in 30 minutes.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
11 Feb. 2025
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Derrick White scored 17 and helped snuff out a third-quarter Knicks rally, and Luke Kornet, thrust into the starting lineup minutes before tipoff, turned in a 14-point, 12-rebound double-double with three blocks and one steal.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
9 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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DuPage County residents can dial 211 to receive around-the-clock information and referrals to mental health services, addiction support and rehabilitation, crisis counseling, supplemental food programs, shelter and affordable housing options, a news release on the board’s action said.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
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Experts say these conversions are exacerbating the nation’s shortage of affordable housing, which has intensified in recent years.—
Jesse Coburn,
ProPublica,
13 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Don’t forget to plan for health care costs — insurance premiums, out-of-pocket expenses and potential long-term care needs can significantly impact your budget.—
Bruce Helmer and Peg Webb,
Twin Cities,
15 Feb. 2025
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Unlock premium journalism, member-only events and more for less than $1/week.—
Forbes,
Forbes,
15 Feb. 2025
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“Cheapie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheapie. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.
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