as in saved
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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Meanwhile, the system saved Paley more than 10 hours a week, time that can be reinvested into guest service and staff training.—
Adam Mills,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025 -
Homegrown berries have saved the family ~$40 per month, Leonard says.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
3 Oct. 2025
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Wilbur is obviously the main focus, as everyone is working to make sure his life is spared.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
1 Oct. 2025
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The lack of a headline-grabbing show of force so far does not mean that Colorado has been spared a role in the president’s pledge to deport immigrants who lack proper legal status.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Scrimped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrimped. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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