单词	economizer
释义	economize verb econ·​o·​mize i-ˈkä-nə-ˌmīz  economized; economizing intransitive verb : to practice economy : be frugal transitive verb : to use frugally : save economizer noun Synonyms pinch save scrimp skimp spare See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences He was born into a wealthy family and never learned to economize. in tough times people learn how to economize Recent Examples on the Web This would give seniors complete protection against potentially bankrupting drug costs, while leaving them free to economize on low-cost drug purchases – without relying on any more taxpayer money. John C. Goodman, Forbes, 19 July 2022 Couples blindsided by wedding budgets that have blown up by as much as 100% are scrambling to economize by any means possible in order to contend with the highest inflation in 40 years. Martha C. White For Cnn Business, CNN, 23 Aug. 2022 Viktor, a 35-year-old carpenter, says his small business has lost most of its clients, as they’ve been forced to economize. Robyn Dixon, Washington Post, 5 June 2022 There's also a new chapter that explains how to economize time and money when cooking and how to avoid food waste. Elizabeth Berry, Woman's Day, 3 June 2022 The ability to reduce time and labor and better economize resources comes quite handy during the current labor shortage. Vaidya Aiyer, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2022 The use of adjunct professors is another way universities economize, while tenured professors reap big sums for working 24/7—24 hours a week for seven months a year. WSJ, 24 Dec. 2021 Also troubling are signals that suggest consumers now expect prices to keep rising — expectations that can hurt economic growth as people look to economize and trim their spending. Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 23 Nov. 2021 Employers, having to pay their staff more, economize by hiring fewer people, the belief holds. Samanth Subramanian, Quartz, 11 Oct. 2021 See More Word History First Known Use 1780, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense Kids Definition economize verb econ·​o·​mize i-ˈkä-nə-ˌmīz  economized; economizing 1 : to be thrifty We have to economize until times get better. 2 : to use less of : save I'm trying to economize on fuel. economizer noun as in miser Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance miser conserver saver scrooge penny-pincher piker tightwad skinflint cheapskate niggard Antonyms & Near Antonyms spendthrift waster wastrel prodigal spender high roller profligate squanderer fritterer dissipate See More
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