economize
verb (used without object)
to practice economy; avoid waste or extravagance.
economizing
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present participleof economize.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Dollar stores aren’t the only retail option when it comes to economizing on Easter spending.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 2, 2026
The pilot programs have taken different approaches to economizing.
From Washington Times ● Apr. 20, 2023
He doesn’t think economizing on lighting will dissuade tourists from coming to the city, which holds two Christmas markets that attract hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 25, 2022
But elsewhere in the world, people began buying cheaper phones and economizing on minutes, often via pay-as-you-go schemes.
From Slate ● Sep. 20, 2016
Theresa’s salary was barely enough; they were economizing less stringently than before, but still had to watch their expenses.
From "Typical American" by Gish Jen
