SCANTING Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

scanting

verb

present participle of scant

as in sparing

to use or give out in stingy amounts don't scant the peanut butter on those sandwiches!

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Keep the diesel at home and prices will fall, sparing farmers, truckers, and inflationary pressures on all Americans.

— Jordan Blum, Fortune, 23 Sep. 2026
Skechers Endeavour Sneaker If a $300 price tag is a bit prohibitive to you right now, here’s a wallet-sparing alternative, in the form of the Skechers Endeavour.

— Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026

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The Biden administration’s designation of the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary in 2024 represents virtually all of California’s progress conserving coastal waters since the state began tracking.

— Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
This line is increasing sustainable sourcing, minimizing landfill waste, and conserving fresh water, among many initiatives.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of conserving

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Baseball’s labor pool cannot meet modern Wall Street tactics with a 1970s financial strategy; creating institutional liquidity is essential to preserving player leverage.

— Chris Koras, Sportico.com, 28 Sep. 2026
John Jairo Suarez Alegria, represented by Juan De Jesus Gonzalez, pleaded not guilty to six charges and agreed to remain detained for now, preserving his right to seek a detention hearing later.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of preserving

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To mark 42 years of doling out deals, the rapidly-expanding big box store is marking down a whole bunch of items by the very appropriate amount of 42%.

— Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2026
In context of supination, this means minimizing the possibility of injuries; doling out a smoother, plusher ride; and kicking underpronation’s common side effects (think plantar fasciitis, ankle pain, and shin splints) to the curb.

— Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026

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