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
Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 7 Mar. 2025
The portions were good — not massive, but not skimping.
—Kaitlyn Rosati, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2025
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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
The Titanium Rewards Visa® Signature Card from Andrews Federal Credit Union is a low-cost rewards credit card that doesn’t skimp on value.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 7 Mar. 2025
The portions were good — not massive, but not skimping.
—Kaitlyn Rosati, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skimp
Adjective
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The area normally can expect 38.4 inches, according to the National Weather Service. Chicago was warmer than average during the 2023-24 season, which meant snow was scarce.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2025
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Food was scarce, basic hygiene was a challenge, and tropical bugs feasted on our bodies.—
Lauren Vuong,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Bobby manages to save Chimney, who falls ill and starts coughing up blood while responding to the lab blaze.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Knowing which plants that are tricky to grow from seed will save you time, effort, and frustration Growing plants from seeds is a fun way to participate in the life cycle.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Prevent seeds from establishing by maintaining a healthy lawn, stop seed germination with pre-emergent herbicides, Maintain a Healthy Lawn Dandelions thrive in thin, sparse lawns and garden beds.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2025
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The trend left a lasting impact on Marchand and others in her generation who were left with sparse, barely-there brows.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
19 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Last year, the two congressmen wrote Chen a letter urging her to spare McMahon prison time, citing his service as a police officer and dedication to his family.—
Krystal Nurse,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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Since October 7th, Israel has publicly pledged to spare nonmilitary infrastructure and personnel.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2025
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Similarly, a home that conserves water and reduces waste is considered sustainable.—
Kristine Gill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Apr. 2025
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The fact that most of their plants are drought tolerant and their dry swale retains a moist environment after catching the rain means another way to save and conserve water.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2025
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Persons trying to economize by driving older, smaller model automobiles that usually get good gasoline mileage are having to pay higher personal property taxes for the vehicles in 1975.—
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette,
arkansasonline.com,
22 Feb. 2025
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All four of them sewed—my mother and her sister-in-law, to economize on dresses for themselves and their daughters.—
Megan Marshall,
The New Yorker,
8 Feb. 2025
Verb
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But, in an effort to save money, many people scrimp on rug size.—
Amanda Lauren,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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So Florida scrimps on everything from public schools to services with people with disabilities, ranking 49th in per capita government spending.—
Scott Maxwell,
Orlando Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Skimp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skimp. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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