as in spares
to use or give out in stingy amounts
don't scant the peanut butter on those sandwiches!
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The exclusive course, which is financially supported by oligarch Oleg Deripaska, a Putin associate, spares no expense.—
Nikita Ostrovsky,
Time,
18 June 2026 -
Selectivity also spares defendants and victims from the prolonged uncertainty of a lingering case.—
Rebecca Dunlea,
The Conversation,
17 June 2026
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EPaper is a display technology—best known from the E Ink brand commercialized by E Ink Corporation and widely used in ereaders—that supports ultra-high pixel densities, reflects ambient light, remains readable in bright sunlight, and greatly conserves battery life.—
Tony Hoffman,
PC Magazine,
3 June 2026
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This method conserves water, meets each plant's hydration needs, and prevents overwatering by eliminating human error such as forgetting to turn off the hose.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
31 May 2026
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The Board of Governors sets the Academy’s strategic vision, preserves its financial health and ensures the fulfillment of its mission.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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The national museum preserves that history with aircraft ranging from early flyers to modern jets and spacecraft.—
Randy Tucker,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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“Scants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scants. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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