as in careful
giving or sharing as little as possible
a stinting boss who doesn't give paid sick leave no matter how long you've worked for him
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as in withholding
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as in skimping
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Adjective
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China walked a careful diplomatic line during the conflict.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026 -
All that plus nightly turndown service and 24-hour room service reflect the careful attention paid to guests at Moon Palace The Grand—Cancun.—
Chelsea Adams,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
Verb
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The conditions of the surviving people on board were not known, and authorities are withholding the identity of the person who died until their family can be notified, said Jose Baeza, public information officer for the Laredo Police Department.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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Hellyer suggested that Netanyahu was unlikely to respond to rhetoric about the need for Israel to stand down, which would require Washington to look for greater sources of leverage, such as withholding arms sales and aid.—
Vivian Salama,
The Atlantic,
15 June 2026
Verb
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Carnival has a budget-friendly reputation, often listing lower fares than its competitors, without skimping on variety.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
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Turtle-friendly bulbs could provide a solution without skimping on illumination.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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The article emphasizes that securing one's own financial future isn't selfish but essential to avoid becoming a future burden.—
Jonathan I. Shenkman,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Experts emphasize that self-care is not selfish.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
15 June 2026
Verb
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As ever, the challenge is to deliver something fresh while retaining the essence of the hugely popular original, released over 1995-2004.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
19 June 2026
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For Nieves, the secret in gaining new dads and retaining others is simplicity.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
Adjective
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Koenig’s former Yankees teammates were contemptuous of that miserly decision.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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The film is set in Mumbai and built around a miserly protagonist whose circumstances spiral into escalating absurdity.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Master beekeeper Nicole Palladino is keeping the rooftop at the Westfield Century City shopping center buzzing with activity, as about 30,000 bees work to make honey.—
Kara Finnstrom,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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In line with existing sleep hygiene guidelines, Winter suggests keeping your bedroom between 65 and 68 degrees Fahrenheit.—
Sharon Brandwein,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
Adjective
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In other cases, the redactions were more sparing.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
19 Dec. 2025
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But the smile is now more sparing, at least on camera.—
Longreads,
Longreads,
19 Dec. 2024
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“Stinting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stinting. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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