as in economy
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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as in saving
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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
Adjective
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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When are the time changes for daylight saving time?—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
15 Oct. 2025
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Next year, daylight saving time will begin again on Sunday, March 8, 2026.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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For those looking to keep their jewelry a bit more lowkey in the size department, huggie earrings present the ideal opportunity for playing with pearls and sparing your lobes from unwanted sagging.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
13 Oct. 2025
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Those on potassium-sparing medications or ACE inhibitors should also monitor overall intake.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
9 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Rather, the Penguins will be very careful with both of their teenagers.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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And to find or develop a future CEO takes careful planning and grooming, considering today’s massive disruptions like tariff impacts and the expansive growth of AI.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This development made Long Island, particularly after the end of World War II, a hugely attractive location for manufacturing, retail, and, later, the service economy.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
18 Oct. 2025
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But despite the casualties and damage to Russia’s economy, Russian President Vladimir Putin has shown no sign of agreeing to a ceasefire or negotiations with Ukraine.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Andrews had planned to follow two strong Sherpas from Camp IV to the summit, conserving his strength for the final push.—
Ben Ayers,
Outside,
10 Oct. 2025
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In their book, Holmes and her co-authors explain that planting with your site conditions in mind has many benefits, including conserving resources, like water, fertilizers, labor, financial savings, and positive environmental impacts.—
Mike Irvine,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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For example, the vibe of M&M’s upcoming Bakery Collection—which includes such flavors as cherry chocolate cupcake, lemon meringue pie, and peanut-butter cinnamon roll—is fun, not frugal.—
Yasmin Tayag,
The Atlantic,
7 Oct. 2025
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Those pledges – that will cost billions of euros, end austerity and test the country’s frugal mindset – resonated with many Czechs who have seen their real incomes plunge in recent years as the country tackled soaring inflation.—
Reuters 3 hr ago,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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
Adjective
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Professional teeth whitening services can cost hundreds of dollars, but an at-home remedy that’s both effective and economical can be a solid alternative.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Oct. 2025
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Ink-tank printers looked poised to become the better, more economical choice for the future of printing.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Skimping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skimping. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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