dirt cheap

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dirt cheap
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
Adjective
  • Time based: Set a reasonable time frame to reduce alcohol consumption.
    Sandee LaMotte, CNN, 9 Feb. 2025
  • 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
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
Adjective
  • 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
  • At the Adderley, 10% of the 455 units will be reserved for affordable housing, according to a city report.
    Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • Currently, these caregivers often receive significantly lower Social Security benefits because their earnings history is interrupted.
    Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
  • The chances of a human being bitten by a shark are incredibly low, according to the International Shark Attack File.
    Katie Hunt, CNN, 11 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • The small plane belonged to Vince Neil, the lead singer for the popular 1980s heavy metal band Mötley Crüe.
    Washington Examiner Staff, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 11 Feb. 2025
  • Based on the quintessential toyline first launched in the 1980s and the popular cartoon of the same era, the concept centers on the character of Prince Adam of Eternia who, thanks to his Power Sword, turns into the muscular He-Man and is imbued with superhuman strength and abilities.
    Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Feb. 2025
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