as in to save
to avoid unnecessary waste or expense
in tough times people learn how to economize
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Recent Examples of economize
Healthcare providers can consider investing in the development of new, high-value treatments and technological approaches that improve outcomes while economizing on long-term costs, such as innovative practices that use minimally invasive surgical strategies.
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Shakeel Ahmed, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
Loud budgeting often involves sticking to a spending plan while seeking ways to economize.
—Russ Wiles, The Arizona Republic, 12 Mar. 2024
Rich and democratic societies need to stop blindly pursuing technological advances that economize on precisely what is abundant around the world.
—Lant Pritchett, Foreign Affairs, 28 Feb. 2023
Or will a string of underperforming blockbusters eventually force Apple to economize?
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 5 Feb. 2024
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Shakeel Ahmed, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
Loud budgeting often involves sticking to a spending plan while seeking ways to economize.
—Russ Wiles, The Arizona Republic, 12 Mar. 2024
Rich and democratic societies need to stop blindly pursuing technological advances that economize on precisely what is abundant around the world.
—Lant Pritchett, Foreign Affairs, 28 Feb. 2023
Or will a string of underperforming blockbusters eventually force Apple to economize?
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 5 Feb. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for economize
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There's no one at home to keep comfortable, and lowering the temperature in winter or increasing it in summer will save real money on your utility bills.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
17 Mar. 2025
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But it might just be saved, invested, and built (and then later televised through TikTok and Instagram).—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
17 Mar. 2025
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This can help align incentives and conserve precious capital.—
Joseph Edgar,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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Americans in New Jersey and Delaware have been urged to conserve water amid drought conditions and wildfires.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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In a dramatic break with much of their party, ten Senate Democrats voted alongside Republicans on Friday to pass a six-month funding bill, averting a government shutdown with just hours to spare.—
Nik Popli,
TIME,
14 Mar. 2025
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While that might seem like a win of sorts for Ukraine, Russia can spare much more equipment than Ukraine can.—
David Axe,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Economize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/economize. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.
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