as in scarce
less plentiful than what is normal, necessary, or desirable
money would be skimp until she got her first paycheck from her new job
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as in to save
to avoid unnecessary waste or expense
we must skimp and save if we are going to afford a vacation this summer
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Recent Examples of skimp
Ryan Hogg, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2024
The caviar is often canned or frozen during the summer and fall to enjoy during the long winters—a taste of sunshine when our daylight hours are shortened to a skimp five.
—Irina Groushevaia, Bon Appétit, 15 July 2021
Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2026
But skimping on the self-tanner can actually result in blotches and stripes.
—Deanna Pai, Glamour, 6 June 2026
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Adjective
Elon Musk’s product reveals rarely, if ever, skimp on style.
—Ryan Hogg, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2024
The caviar is often canned or frozen during the summer and fall to enjoy during the long winters—a taste of sunshine when our daylight hours are shortened to a skimp five.
—Irina Groushevaia, Bon Appétit, 15 July 2021
Verb
And travelers who don’t want to skimp on luxury should think about a big vacation abroad since international 5-star hotels tend to be 23 percent cheaper on average compared to their United States counterparts.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2026
But skimping on the self-tanner can actually result in blotches and stripes.
—Deanna Pai, Glamour, 6 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skimp
Adjective
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And resources will only get more scarce as pressure builds to cut costs and benefits in a tight job market.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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Japan's school lunch program was actually started after World War II, when the country was shattered and food was scarce.—
Adam Yamaguchi,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
Verb
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John Hoffman credits his daughter, Hope, for calling 911 and saving their lives.—
Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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This act may save lives of others in the path of dangerous weather.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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The close-to-the-crown plaits create a sleek, polished finish while helping camouflage sparse areas by minimizing visible spacing between each braid.—
Omenaa Boakye,
InStyle,
15 June 2026
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Yet for an industry of that size, the coverage devoted to it is sparse and uneven.—
Ethan Stone,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2026
Verb
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Alex Freeman was spared the Junior moniker in an effort to avoid expectations.—
Rick Maese,
Washington Post,
20 June 2026
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Residents told The Associated Press they were relieved that Tyre had been spared in recent days, but now they were reminded that the war isn’t over.—
Kareem Chehayeb,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
Verb
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Vineyards and winemaking utilize sustainable practices, including protecting the adjacent Napa River, naturally managing pests by installing bird and owl boxes among the vines, maintaining healthy soil, and conserving water.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
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The board determined at the time that Colorado needed $100 million per year for projects to improve river and stream health and restoration, to replace the agricultural industry’s aging irrigation systems and to conserve as much water as possible.—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
18 June 2026
Verb
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Many consumers are also planning to economize on clothes, shoes, hobby items, and toys and games, the survey found.—
Christopher Rugaber,
Fortune,
26 May 2026
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In short, economizing on non-defense outlays simply has to bring mandatory spending under review.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Embracing a back-to-safari-basics approach, Enduata aims to focus on what’s important without scrimping on comfort.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
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The world-class training facility owes its existence to the dedication of a group of volunteers, who scrimped and saved for well over a decade to get their own curling space.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Skimp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skimp. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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