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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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
Bloomberg, Oc Register, 26 Feb. 2026
McMahon confidently combines the cerebral with solid action, skimping on neither aspect.
—Oline H. Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2026
Locations such as Monterey Bay, Luma, and Paris 66 are pulling out all of the stops with special three-and four-course menus, all without skimping on portions or quality.
—Patrick Damp, CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
Those who are looking for generous portions without skimping on freshness, quality or variety, and those looking to do it in a neighborhood-style Japanese restaurant that isn’t taking itself too seriously, will find comfort here.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2025
This is one chicken casserole that's not skimping on flavor.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2025
Top 5 Can’t Miss With sumptuous suites and villas spread across a secluded beach, the boutique Bequia Beach Hotel captures the island's Caribbean cool without skimping on luxury amenities.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2025
Want to stretch your holiday budget without skimping on thoughtful gifts?
—Christopher Murray
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Truly, skimping on this step will render everything else futile.
—Essence, 23 Sep. 2025
Verb
By Rachel Phua | Bloomberg Papa John’s International shares slid after sales shrunk more than expected and the pizza chain’s outlook for the year also trailed estimates, suggesting customers are increasingly skimping on its fast-food pizza.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 26 Feb. 2026
McMahon confidently combines the cerebral with solid action, skimping on neither aspect.
—Oline H. Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2026
Locations such as Monterey Bay, Luma, and Paris 66 are pulling out all of the stops with special three-and four-course menus, all without skimping on portions or quality.
—Patrick Damp, CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
Those who are looking for generous portions without skimping on freshness, quality or variety, and those looking to do it in a neighborhood-style Japanese restaurant that isn’t taking itself too seriously, will find comfort here.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2025
This is one chicken casserole that's not skimping on flavor.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2025
Top 5 Can’t Miss With sumptuous suites and villas spread across a secluded beach, the boutique Bequia Beach Hotel captures the island's Caribbean cool without skimping on luxury amenities.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2025
Want to stretch your holiday budget without skimping on thoughtful gifts?
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Truly, skimping on this step will render everything else futile.
—Essence, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for skimping
Noun
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Daylight saving time disrupts the circadian rhythms of the human body, and the abrupt time change has been linked to higher risk of mood disorders and heart diseases, according to the organization.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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These institutions tend to offer higher rates to savers than those with local banking branches, thanks to the former saving on overhead and maintenance costs.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
28 Feb. 2026
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To make the most of spring planting, start with site preparation and careful plant selection.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Despite boosting his across-the-board tariffs to 15 percent over the weekend, the president’s baseline tariff has kicked in at just 10 percent, sparing trading partners from the full weight of the duty burden that was threatened.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Feb. 2026
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As adults, his children—one of whom is an acclaimed songwriter—are careful with their words and sparing with the fillers.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The deal was meant to free the Iranian economy from years of crippling sanctions in return for limits on Iran’s nuclear program, notably its enrichment of uranium.—
Abbas Al Lawati,
CNN Money,
1 Mar. 2026
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Years of sanctions, economic mismanagement and corruption have gutted Iran’s economy.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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From Friday through Saturday, then again on Monday, frugal fashionistas can enjoy the thrill of the hunt while perusing racks full of gently used women’s clothing, shoes and accessories.—
Kari Barnett,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Mar. 2026
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Even as a billionaire, Warren Buffett has long been known for his frugal habits—starting with breakfast.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Take precautions by conserving fuel, water, food, and mobile phone charge, and be prepared for significant disruption.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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Advocates raised awareness on the importance of conserving Indiana’s wetlands and grasslands and its correlation with the bird population.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Southern had calculated that the plant would be economical if the price of natural gas rose above $5 per million BTUs (British thermal units).—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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His movements have been economical.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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
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The system reduces emissions, noise, and vibration while economizing on fuel and maintenance costs.—
Kathleen Turner,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Skimping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skimping. Accessed 8 Mar. 2026.
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