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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On the other hand, a practice of resource assessment and sharing, even when resources are scarce, would operate from an abundance mindset.—
Eric Crosby,
Artforum,
1 May 2025
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In this tale, human detective Elijah Baley is drafted to solve the murder of a human on Solaria, an Outer Planet where humans are scarce and never mix with their peers.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
30 Apr. 2025
Verb
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What with it able to save passwords and autofill them across both Android and iOS platforms.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Zac Efron's brother Dylan Efron helped save 2 women from drowning Medas' family established a GoFundMe campaign on Thursday to raise funds for Medas' medical treatment, explaining that the reality star was being treated in the ICU fighting necrotizing pancreatitis.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
3 May 2025
Adjective
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McKinstry was hitting below .200, playing time was sparse and the Tigers were bringing up young players from the minors.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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In the nutrient-poor soils of subalpine elevations, where rainfall is often sparse, this species thrives by conserving energy.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Liverpool have won the title with four games to spare, while Forest, Arsenal and Newcastle are fighting for Champions League qualification.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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Just three days after the heartbreak of another UEFA Women’s Champions League elimination to FC Barcelona, Chelsea clinched another WSL title with two matches to spare.—
Asif Burhan,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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The Guy Harvey Foundation (GHF) provides students, educators, and the general public with fun, engaging content that highlights the importance of our oceans and what needs to be done to conserve them.—
Emily LaPointe,
Outside Online,
28 Apr. 2025
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Establishing firm priorities and clear boundaries helps leaders avoid distractions, align their teams and conserve resources.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
25 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 12 May. 2025.
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