skimping 1 of 3

noun

as in saving
careful management of material resources after years of skimping and saving, he was finally able to afford the sports car he had always wanted

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skimping

2 of 3

adjective

as in careful

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skimping

3 of 3

verb

present participle of skimp
as in sparing
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 skimping
Noun
While research shows stay-at-home parents can raise one child on less than $100,000, that figure might be conservative or involve a lot of skimping. — Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026 Shimano Cues may be its lower-end system, but there’s no apparent skimping on the quality. — ArsTechnica, 26 Aug. 2026
Verb
No one would accuse the Mercedes of skimping on G-Wagen cabin niceties, but the tuner has made the space even more decadent. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 27 Oct. 2026 The serum simplifies your skincare routine without skimping on benefits. — Vivien Lee, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2026 Sure, a big pot simmering on the stovetop is just the thing for a leisurely winter afternoon, but there’s a world of soups that are speedy without skimping on flavor. — Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 7 Oct. 2026 Meanwhile, Zoom Phone charges less ($16 per user per month, billed annually) for unlimited calling to Canada and the US, without skimping on competitive AI and video conferencing features. — John Brandon, PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2026 The service Staff are relaxed and friendly, and maintain a casual environment without skimping on graciousness. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026 My next weekend baking project might just be a Pumpkin Pie Spice Rice Krispies Square, no butter skimping in sight. — Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 11 Aug. 2026 That’s why Law is a celebrity stylist; Law is known for curating sickening looks for his celebrity clients, but maybe sort of skimping out on himself, unfortunately. — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 29 July 2026 The report noted that these materials help reduce the demand for new resources and lessen the environmental impact of production, but not while skimping on performance or versatility. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 27 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for skimping
  1. saving
  2. careful
  3. sparing
  4. economy
  5. frugal
  6. conserving
  7. economical
  8. economizing
Noun
  • But since daylight saving time has ended, enacting the law now would mean an immediate one-hour time jump forward across the country, barring changes to the legislation.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Millions of people across the United States gained an extra hour of sleep last night as daylight saving time ended for the year.
    — Amanda Callahan, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of saving
Adjective
  • This may reduce duplication, although temporary processing, logging, vendors and model-provider retention policies still need careful review.
    — Steve Dawson, Forbes.com, 12 Nov. 2026
  • That flexibility could benefit experiments and sensitive equipment requiring careful handling after landing.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of careful
Verb
  • Ultrasound scans could make that work more precise while sparing the coral from an untimely dissection.
    — Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 6 Nov. 2026
  • In some cases, Pets Best can also pay your vet directly, sparing you a large upfront bill.
    — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of sparing
Noun
  • The development is part of China’s broader push to establish a low-altitude economy covering drones, cargo aircraft and passenger-carrying vehicles.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Commissioners studied the impacts of data centers on noise levels, public health, and local economies, and examined other cities across the United States that have navigated data center developments.
    — Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of economy
Adjective
  • Throughout the year, these frugal teams have accomplished quite a bit while matching up against the league’s high rollers.
    — Isaac Tellechea, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026
  • And there was like that frugal DIY part of me that was like, ‘That’s ridiculous, man.
    — Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of frugal
Verb
  • By conserving insects, people are not just conserving the insects themselves but also supporting the many species, including humans, that depend on them.
    — Chris Elphick, The Conversation, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The natural criteria consider exceptional natural beauty, significant stages in the Earth’s geological history, ongoing ecological and biological processes, and habitats important for conserving biodiversity.
    — Karina Acharya, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of conserving
Adjective
  • Its second job is to be relatively economical to own and operate.
    — Byron Hurd, The Drive, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The company also recently inked a first-look deal with Divide/Conquer to develop high-concept projects for an economical rate.
    — Jack Dunn, Variety, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of economical
Verb
  • In short, economizing on non-defense outlays simply has to bring mandatory spending under review.
    — Editorial, Boston Herald, 17 Apr. 2026
  • In that light, Brodin’s track record of economizing on costs and resources at Ikea may be the real game changer if he is appointed.
    — Peter Vanham, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2025
Definition of economizing

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“Skimping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skimping. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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