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 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
  • That concision is evident in an almost brutally economical edit and in sharp, precise writing which provides narrative elements and deftly sketches character before moving busily on.
    — Caspar Salmon, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The study, published in Scientific Reports, found that the most aggressive driving style generated far higher battery-aging stress than smoother, more economical driving.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of economical
Noun
  • The goal behind the project is to boost the state's bottom line and grow Illinois' economy.
    — Tara Molina, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Mastering the clipping economy Some of Ossoff’s newfound fans know him mostly from clips — one or two-minute-long videos that travel wide and far on social media platforms.
    — Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of economy
Verb
  • The narrow, 50-mile artificial waterway cuts through the Central American country, connecting the Atlantic and Pacific oceans and saving time and fuel along the shorter transit route.
    — Hira Humayun, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
  • There, emergency personnel performed life-saving measures on 20-year-old Benjamin Speidel, the release said.
    — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 20 Aug. 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
  • The hotel’s environmental commitment includes conserving resources through their rainwater collection irrigation system as well as water flow restrictors installed in all showers, toilets, and sinks.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Ayala Land is shoring up funds and conserving capital amid a weakness in the residential property market as the ongoing Iran war has tempered consumer spending and slowed economic growth.
    — Ian Sayson, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of conserving
Noun
  • Any items that meet a thrift store’s donation criteria should be in clean working order with all of the parts, including the power cord, included.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Upholstered Seating Cathleen Gruver of Gruver Cooley says to skip upholstered seating, such as sofas, armchairs, and ottomans, at the thrift store.
    — Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of thrift
Verb
  • AutoCamp is also a short walk to the main drag, sparing guests the headache of the limited parking around shops and restaurants.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
  • According to Lucci, the dam also acted as a defensive bulwark during last November’s Typhoon Uwan, capturing over 99% of rainfall and sparing the lives of many downstream communities.
    — Angelica Ang, Fortune, 13 Aug. 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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