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 careful
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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
Christopher Murray
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The exterior is embossed with the brand name that gives it a luxe, high-end feel, but rest assured, its $30 price tag is very much within your travel budget without skimping on quality construction.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
Truly, skimping on this step will render everything else futile.
—Essence, 23 Sep. 2025
But director Joseph Kosinski delivers real spectacle, too, depicting the raging fires in all of their visual splendor without ever skimping on tension and danger.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2025
But interestingly, most of those clubs running a loss are also the ones skimping on player wages.
—Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Johnston said some cope by skimping on prescription drugs, skipping meals or scrubbing doctor visits.
—Next Avenue, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Some see that as a system that rewards doctors who specialize in caring for patients with complex medical conditions while skimping on pay for primary care doctors who try to prevent or limit disease.
—Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY, 15 Dec. 2024
This pan will pull its weight in the kitchen, doing the work of multiple pans (and minimizing the pieces of cookware cluttering your kitchen) while certainly not skimping on style.
—Megan Wahn, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024
Verb
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
The exterior is embossed with the brand name that gives it a luxe, high-end feel, but rest assured, its $30 price tag is very much within your travel budget without skimping on quality construction.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
Truly, skimping on this step will render everything else futile.
—Essence, 23 Sep. 2025
But director Joseph Kosinski delivers real spectacle, too, depicting the raging fires in all of their visual splendor without ever skimping on tension and danger.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2025
But interestingly, most of those clubs running a loss are also the ones skimping on player wages.
—Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Johnston said some cope by skimping on prescription drugs, skipping meals or scrubbing doctor visits.
—Next Avenue, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Some see that as a system that rewards doctors who specialize in caring for patients with complex medical conditions while skimping on pay for primary care doctors who try to prevent or limit disease.
—Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY, 15 Dec. 2024
This pan will pull its weight in the kitchen, doing the work of multiple pans (and minimizing the pieces of cookware cluttering your kitchen) while certainly not skimping on style.
—Megan Wahn, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for skimping
Noun
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But starting in 1970, Time and Date AS has tracked observance of daylight saving time in Kentucky every year.—
Chris Sims,
Louisville Courier Journal,
30 Oct. 2025
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Daylight saving time always begins on the second Sunday of March and ends on the first Sunday of November.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Step by careful step, Holbrook climbed, holding out bologna and cheese until two pairs of cautious eyes peeked back.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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During a government shutdown, only members of Congress are allowed to give tours of the Capitol, sparing staff from the extra work, while also halting a service provided for these offices’ constituents.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
31 Oct. 2025
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Today, many women are offered drugs designed to target specific cancer cell mutations, sparing them unnecessary toxicity.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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As India opened its economy to the world in the 1990s, Khan opened its heart.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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The model applies circular economy principles—reduce, reuse, and recycle—to chart a more sustainable path for China’s sand and gravel industry.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Rios is hardly the only shopper forced to be more frugal.—
Tovia Smith,
NPR,
30 Oct. 2025
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Her frugal philosophy is more than just skin-deep.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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To develop the novel energy-conserving deicing method, the Fraunhofer Institute for Structural Durability and System Reliability LBF teamed up with their partners from the EU’s Clean Aviation program, including aircraft manufacturer Airbus and aerospace company Parker-Meggitt.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Nov. 2025
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Practicing sustainable energy-conserving habits is key to proper energy hygiene.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Believe it or not, traveling by bus is a comfortable, economical, and reliable way to get around in Brazil.—
Jade Moyano,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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As space transport comes down in price, the team believes the idea could become economical by 2035.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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 12 Nov. 2025.
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