as in economical
careful in the management of money or resources
a scrimping homemaker
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as in saving
careful management of material resources
she had grown tired of scrimping and was glad to finally have a job with a decent paycheck
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as in conserving
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 scrimping
Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 19 Nov. 2025
Allison Schrager, Twin Cities, 1 Feb. 2026
Racing became a way of life, traveling the Midwest and scrimping together money for fuel and parts.
—Nick Penzenstadler, USA Today, 4 Dec. 2025
Now, after scrimping, saving and planning, our dream trip is finally happening.
—Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 27 Nov. 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
Noun
Analysts say the billowing scent of hot dogs that emanates daily from the warehouse food court is a constant reminder of Costco’s commitment to delivering value at a time when American shoppers are fed up with nosebleed prices and constant scrimping.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 19 Nov. 2025
Verb
Absent better reverse mortgage options, this keeps retirees from spending a large share of their wealth, and means some are scrimping on their non-housing expenses.
—Allison Schrager, Twin Cities, 1 Feb. 2026
Racing became a way of life, traveling the Midwest and scrimping together money for fuel and parts.
—Nick Penzenstadler, USA Today, 4 Dec. 2025
Now, after scrimping, saving and planning, our dream trip is finally happening.
—Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 27 Nov. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrimping
Adjective
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The new tunnel should also be economical, without expensive and unneeded bench walls.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
6 Feb. 2026
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This retro classic had its heyday in the ’50s and ’60s as an economical casserole, often built around leftover chicken and a can of mushroom soup.—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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If that's a bit rich for your blood, the Pro variant is pitched at $1,999 – a considerable saving on the $3,499 retail ticket price.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 Feb. 2026
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Everyone talks a lot about cost saving and productivity with AI, but there are very few true cases that talk about top-line growth.—
Simon James,
Fortune,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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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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Many plants look shriveled up and dead, but are actually just conserving water and energy during the cold winter months.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Airlines canceled flights and cultural events were postponed as Cuba endures its worst fuel shortage in years, harming tourism and the broader economy.—
Andrea Rodriguez,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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Stakes are high for the landmark meeting, which could cement the relative stability between the world’s two biggest economies that emerged after a Xi-Trump meeting in South Korea last fall.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In that light, Brodin’s track record of economizing on costs and resources at Ikea may be the real game changer if he is appointed.—
Peter Vanham,
Fortune,
23 Oct. 2025
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The system reduces emissions, noise, and vibration while economizing on fuel and maintenance costs.—
Kathleen Turner,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Doing high-impact exercise on a very hard surface Building power with jumping exercises and plyometrics can support bone density and agility, sparing you from a life-altering fall.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
10 Feb. 2026
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The bill would require local governments to adopt ordinances allowing homeowners in single-family zones to construct accessory dwelling units by right, sparing them the usual bureaucratic hurdles, such as zoning hearings or special-use permits.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Scrimping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrimping. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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