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scrimping

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noun

scrimping

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verb

present participle of scrimp

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrimping
Adjective
  • Written in a fresh, economical style, they're informed by her pointed wit and acute moral and psychological perception.
    Tom Gliatto, People.com, 19 July 2025
  • Be thoughtful, economical and evocative in your sentences.
    Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 10 July 2025
Noun
  • Cuisinart's summer sale is in full swing, and the savings are good.
    Melissa Knific, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 July 2025
  • These are serious savings on the RRP, and should put these within more Star Wars fans' reach.
    Chris McMullen, Space.com, 11 July 2025
Verb
  • In 1980, voters overwhelmingly chose Reagan’s sunny optimism over Carter’s gloomy warnings about cutting back and conserving.
    Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 30 Dec. 2024
  • Addressing these inefficiencies through sustainable practices, energy-efficient technologies, energy audits and waste-to-energy solutions is crucial to reducing the global carbon footprint, conserving resources, and mitigating the adverse effects of climate change.
    Dianne Plummer, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • But some experts say the tariffs could slow the U.S. economy and weaken the value of American exports in the short-term, including in Wisconsin.
    Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 14 July 2025
  • Development brings short-term financial gain: new housing increases property tax revenue and fuels the local economy through construction jobs and related services.
    John Emmanuel, Hartford Courant, 14 July 2025
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“Scrimping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrimping. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.

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