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
Now, after scrimping, saving and planning, our dream trip is finally happening.
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Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 27 Nov. 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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Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 27 Nov. 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
Verb
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But his late-season move to the bullpen might have saved the whole year for him.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
15 Feb. 2026
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Our signature take on this classic dip ditches frozen spinach for fresh, which has both a better flavor and color, but also saves time.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026
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In competitive markets, companies must economize and tighten their belts when faced with rising costs.—
David S. Lapp,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Jan. 2026
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One way to economize in retirement is to find a state with a lower cost of living.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
11 Jan. 2026
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Langston said the restrained approach reflects a runoff strategy, conserving money until the two-man runoff.—
Joseph Morton,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Feb. 2026
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In efforts to conserve energy during the summer, Congress passed this bill so people can take advantage of the most daylight possible.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Feb. 2026
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But after a few months, Ahmad, with little time to spare outside the hospital after working six-day weeks, decided to sign up.—
Lauren Fichten,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
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But arguably the most impactful of her campaigns was her work helping to spare the Fox, which had fallen on hard times, closed and was scheduled for demolition.—
Mark Woolsey,
AJC.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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For all its homage to maritime heritage, the rooms themselves do not skimp on contemporary comforts.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Feb. 2026
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This is your primary opportunity to season the pasta itself, so don't skimp on the salt.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Scrimp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrimp. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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