as in to save
to avoid unnecessary waste or expense
had to scrimp and save for years in order to be able to afford a house
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Recent Examples of scrimp
Racing became a way of life, traveling the Midwest and scrimping together money for fuel and parts.
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Nick Penzenstadler,
USA Today,
4 Dec. 2025
The Premier League, too, does not scrimp on its legal representation.
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Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
19 Nov. 2025
The power went out intermittently, and families scrimped to get enough food.
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Maggie Doherty,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
Far from the envy of the world, Britain has been scrimping by spending 37 billion pounds ($53 billion) on the health services each year, well below Germany, France and Australia, a landmark review found last year.
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Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
5 Oct. 2025
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Nick Penzenstadler,
USA Today,
4 Dec. 2025
The Premier League, too, does not scrimp on its legal representation.
—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
19 Nov. 2025
The power went out intermittently, and families scrimped to get enough food.
—
Maggie Doherty,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
Far from the envy of the world, Britain has been scrimping by spending 37 billion pounds ($53 billion) on the health services each year, well below Germany, France and Australia, a landmark review found last year.
—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
5 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrimp
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According to the Northwestern Mutual survey, nearly three-quarters of Gen Z already have saved more than one year of income toward retirement.
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Clark had a collection of par saves around the turn as Scottie Scheffler was making a move and poured it on with a fairway metal to get within four feet for eagle on the par-five 16th for an even-par 70 that gave him a six-shot lead.
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Many consumers are also planning to economize on clothes, shoes, hobby items, and toys and games, the survey found.
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In short, economizing on non-defense outlays simply has to bring mandatory spending under review.
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Vineyards and winemaking utilize sustainable practices, including protecting the adjacent Napa River, naturally managing pests by installing bird and owl boxes among the vines, maintaining healthy soil, and conserving water.
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The board determined at the time that Colorado needed $100 million per year for projects to improve river and stream health and restoration, to replace the agricultural industry’s aging irrigation systems and to conserve as much water as possible.
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Alex Freeman was spared the Junior moniker in an effort to avoid expectations.
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Residents told The Associated Press they were relieved that Tyre had been spared in recent days, but now they were reminded that the war isn’t over.
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Amazon has finally made a very compelling television that doesn’t skimp on brightness.
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Despite its compact size, the cooler doesn’t skimp on the standard features found in other Coleman coolers.
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“Scrimp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrimp. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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