as in saves
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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There’s a chance that AI saves us from this dilemma by helping find a way to prevent Alzheimer’s onset, which Topol believes is a real possibility.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
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Hayes also notes the ease of purchasing a bulk item that comes in packs—which not only saves you money on your holiday gifts, but also indicates that the item is meant to be purchased in bulk.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Dec. 2025
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EPaper is a display technology—best known from the E Ink brand commercialized by E Ink Corporation and widely used in ereaders—that supports ultra-high pixel densities, reflects ambient light, remains readable in bright sunlight, and greatly conserves battery life.—
Tony Hoffman,
PC Magazine,
3 June 2026
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This method conserves water, meets each plant's hydration needs, and prevents overwatering by eliminating human error such as forgetting to turn off the hose.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
31 May 2026
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As for features, Mercedes-Benz spares no expense on its iconic SUV.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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Yet once Adam is fully in command of his sword, so to speak, and subjected to a brawny He-Man makeover that at least spares him the lank bowl cut of the original model, things get rather less spry.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
2 June 2026
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“Scrimps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrimps. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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