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
In competitive markets, companies must economize and tighten their belts when faced with rising costs.
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David S. Lapp,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Jan. 2026
One way to economize in retirement is to find a state with a lower cost of living.
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Daniel De Visé,
USA Today,
11 Jan. 2026
Months later, with his job search going nowhere, Man-su and his wife, Lee Mi-ri (Son Ye-jin), are forced to economize.
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Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
23 Dec. 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
See All Example Sentences for economize
David S. Lapp,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Jan. 2026
One way to economize in retirement is to find a state with a lower cost of living.
—
Daniel De Visé,
USA Today,
11 Jan. 2026
Months later, with his job search going nowhere, Man-su and his wife, Lee Mi-ri (Son Ye-jin), are forced to economize.
—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
23 Dec. 2025
The system reduces emissions, noise, and vibration while economizing on fuel and maintenance costs.
—
Kathleen Turner,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for economize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for economize
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There’s a bunch of new things across most of the 2026 range, mainly cosmetic, but also hardware and weight-saving stuff as well.
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The measure could incentivize lawmakers to save more money because funds tucked away in the rainy day fund would no longer be considered expenditures counted toward the spending limit.
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In Cañon City, Colorado, authorities are aiming for a 20% to 30% reduction in water use while asking residents to voluntarily conserve outdoor water consumption.
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This will be a physically gruelling knockout stage, the first World Cup with five knockout matches, and conserving energy for later matches makes sense.
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After Japan took a 1-0 lead in the first half, Brazil relentlessly attacked in the second half, equalizing in the 56th minute before scoring again with only a minute to spare in stoppage time.
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The West Indies made 125-7 and the inadequacy of that total was exposed by Australia hunting it down with seven overs to spare.
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“Economize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/economize. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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