scrimps

present tense third-person singular of scrimp

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrimps
Verb
  • The brand, which recently became first denim brand to achieve the TESTEX Circularity Label, says this circular loop process reduces CO₂ emissions by 47 percent, saves up to 90 percent water compared to industry standards and cuts waste.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 20 Oct. 2025
  • When both young people meet their end the Baron saves Christina by putting Hans’ brain in Christina’s body, uniting their blurred identities in a joint thirst for revenge, creating a Gothic avenger who hunts down the aristocratic ruffians who ruined their happiness.
    Rory Doherty, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Blowing a whistle, instead of yelling, also conserves energy.
    Owen Clarke, Outside, 1 Oct. 2025
  • The resort runs on 100% green power, has reduced its carbon footprint by 46%, and conserves millions of liters of water annually through advanced recycling and reduction measures.
    Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • This is precisely the case with Garnier’s All-in-1 Micellar Cleansing Water, which spares you from having to rub at your face or use water to rinse off a cleanser.
    Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
  • That spares lawmakers any real costs right away, but the upcoming holiday weekend might dog them at home with their neighbors.
    Phil Elliott, Time, 8 Oct. 2025
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“Scrimps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrimps. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.

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