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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For Howard, there’s no doubt in his mind Andre saved his sister’s life.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN,
9 Feb. 2025
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Six Feet Films producer and co-writer Darwin Shaw explained that the idea of telling this story first came from a meeting with Lee’s brother David, who had gone to school with the veterinarian who saved Thandi’s life after she was left for dead by poachers.—
David Morgan,
Deadline,
8 Feb. 2025
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Homeowners should take precautions before a storm hits by setting thermostats to a reasonable level to conserve energy, insulating pipes to prevent freezing and ensuring all doors and windows are sealed properly.—
Kristan Hawkins,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
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The collaboration serves to increase hunting efficiency and conserves energy for both parties, which is a clear evolutionary advantage in such a competitive ecosystem.—
Jake Parks,
Discover Magazine,
3 Feb. 2025
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In this case, analysts said, the odds against a quick breakthrough might spare European leaders from having to commit troops, at least for now.—
Mark Landler,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2025
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China’s decision to pursue modernization and development in partnership, rather than in confrontation with the West, spared it from the Soviet Union’s fate.—
Sergey Radchenko,
Foreign Affairs,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Economize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/economize. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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