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
Melony Forcier, InStyle, 14 Jan. 2026
Ahead, the 13 best affordable sofas that don’t skimp on style.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 13 Jan. 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
Most importantly, the shoes don’t skimp on comfort, per shoppers.
—Melony Forcier, InStyle, 14 Jan. 2026
Ahead, the 13 best affordable sofas that don’t skimp on style.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 13 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skimp
Adjective
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The capacity for attention on books is so scarce, more so every year.—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
8 Jan. 2026
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And the buildout is putting stress on local water resources that communities worry will cause shortages, with 160 new facilities located in areas with scarce supply, according to Bloomberg.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Keeping Tabs on Car and Insurance-Related Documents Good documentation helps save time and stress during claims or disputes.—
Ethan M. Stone,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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After first responders tried to save her at the scene, she was taken to Hennepin Healthcare and pronounced dead.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The Flyers never made Sorokin work with tough shots on goal and were just flat in front of a sparse crowd largely affected by a massive winter storm.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Its acoustic arrangements are sparse and her lyrics fragmentary, but the mood is warm and inviting.—
Marissa Lorusso,
Pitchfork,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The southern part of the state is expected to be spared the brunt of the storm, but officials warn that extreme cold still poses a risk to residents.—
Anusha Mathur,
NPR,
24 Jan. 2026
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No corner of Indiana will be spared from the winter storm making its way across the country from Texas to the east coast in the days ahead, National Weather Service (NWS) meteorologists are predicting.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Recycling nationwide is responsible for more than 680,000 jobs, conserving resources, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change by keeping more than 190 million metric tons of carbon dioxide out of the air, according to the EPA.—
Tara Molina,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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In exchange, the people agreed to conserve 5,000 hectares of forest.—
Brianna Randall,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
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One way to economize in retirement is to find a state with a lower cost of living.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
11 Jan. 2026
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Months later, with his job search going nowhere, Man-su and his wife, Lee Mi-ri (Son Ye-jin), are forced to economize.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
23 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Racing became a way of life, traveling the Midwest and scrimping together money for fuel and parts.—
Nick Penzenstadler,
USA Today,
4 Dec. 2025
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Now, after scrimping, saving and planning, our dream trip is finally happening.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
27 Nov. 2025
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“Skimp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skimp. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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