as in spares
to use or give out in stingy amounts
don't scant the peanut butter on those sandwiches!
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This version spares us a lot of extreme sexist posturing on both sides.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
11 Mar. 2026 -
The quiet zone designation, which went into effect Thursday, spares residents from hearing train horns ahead of each crossing between Douglas Street in Hammond and Fisher Street in Munster.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
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Regular descaling helps prevent costly repairs, extends the lifespan of your washing machine, and conserves energy.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
14 Mar. 2026
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As the body conserves heat, circulation may be redirected toward vital organs, reducing blood flow to joints in the extremities.—
Miriam Fauzia,
Dallas Morning News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Nature preserves around the city provide even more opportunities to explore Central Florida’s landscapes.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Mar. 2026
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Working toward self-sustainability at his restaurant, Lignum, the 30-something chef preserves the glut of what's grown in the kitchen garden for the winter months.—
Grainne McBride,
Condé Nast Traveler,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Scants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scants. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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