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economy

[ih-kon-uh-mee] / ɪˈkɒn ə mi /


ADJECTIVE
costing less to buy, make, or operate
Synonyms


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In the Michigan sentiment survey last month, those surveyed before the war started were much more positive about the economy, and expected much less inflation, than those surveyed afterward.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

"We have to use all the resources available to defend our industry, our economy, our farming sector and farmers," he says.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

“Economic problems persist in any scenario, but escalation is worse,” Alston notes, adding that the cost to the global economy would be steep.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

The U.S. economy added 178,000 jobs in March, topping forecasts, while the unemployment rate dipped to 4.3%, according to data released last Friday.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 5, 2026

For a city whose economy was built on slaughter, kosher meat remained an unobtainable luxury.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros