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
Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026
Luna initially offered only a merchandise discount as a benefit, skimping on health insurance.
—David Ingram, NBC news, 11 Apr. 2026
This sharp satire of the entertainment industry tackles serious issues like addiction and depression while never skimping on the jokes.
—Andrew Walsh, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Apr. 2026
On today's show, why chocolate makers might be skimping on chocolate and peanut butter, what else might explain these ingredients, and how Brad Reese has launched a skimp-shaming campaign to get Hershey's to go back to using classic Reese's ingredients.
—Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 3 Apr. 2026
During his time as caterer and private chef to pro athletes in the NBA and NFL, Johnson leaned into health-forward, farm-to-table practices that support overall wellness without skimping on flavor.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2026
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
Verb
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, 22 Apr. 2026
Luna initially offered only a merchandise discount as a benefit, skimping on health insurance.
—David Ingram, NBC news, 11 Apr. 2026
This sharp satire of the entertainment industry tackles serious issues like addiction and depression while never skimping on the jokes.
—Andrew Walsh, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Apr. 2026
On today's show, why chocolate makers might be skimping on chocolate and peanut butter, what else might explain these ingredients, and how Brad Reese has launched a skimp-shaming campaign to get Hershey's to go back to using classic Reese's ingredients.
—Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 3 Apr. 2026
During his time as caterer and private chef to pro athletes in the NBA and NFL, Johnson leaned into health-forward, farm-to-table practices that support overall wellness without skimping on flavor.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for skimping
Noun
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The app teaches budgeting, saving, investing, and entrepreneurship through interactive challenges and goal setting.—
Najahe Sherman,
CBS News,
26 May 2026
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When purchasing a residential property in the county, buyers can qualify for a homeowners’ exemption by declaring that the property is their primary home, which entitles them to a $70 tax savings.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 May 2026
Adjective
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Be careful and don’t overreact.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
30 May 2026
Verb
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The talks have extended a nominal ceasefire that went into effect April 17, although the attacks have since intensified, while largely sparing Beirut.—
Kareem Chehayeb,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2026
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Otherwise, Dillon could carve out a role as a short-yardage ball-carrier, sparing the Panthers from forcing a QB sneak setup.—
Mike Kaye
Updated May 20,
Charlotte Observer,
20 May 2026
Noun
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Trump has effectively imposed a fuel blockade on the island by threatening tariffs on countries supplying it with fuel, igniting seemingly endless power outages and delivering new blows to the island's already ailing economy.—
Phil Stewart,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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In a high-stakes decision that will shape California’s economy for years, air officials late Friday approved a sweeping overhaul of the state’s signature climate program, cap-and-invest.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
Adjective
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Members expressed the need to be frugal in this process because of that.—
Natalie La Roche Pietri,
Miami Herald,
16 May 2026
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Top New Quince Petite Styles Most of us have had the occasional frugal fashion moment.—
Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
Verb
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As with minimizing soil disturbance, this, too, helps tremendously with controlling erosion, increasing the carbon content of soil and conserving moisture.—
Special to The Denver Post,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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The impact of the heat was most obvious with regards to Kim Hellberg’s Middlesbrough, whose usual fluent style was swapped for a more energy-conserving approach of injecting bursts of intensity.—
Tom Burrows,
New York Times,
23 May 2026
Adjective
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Spinning off its cellular network will allow Nova Labs to focus on its more economical data offloading business.—
Jack Kubinec,
Fortune,
2 June 2026
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The trend points to a clear move toward smarter, more economical travel without sacrificing the joy of discovery.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
1 June 2026
Verb
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In short, economizing on non-defense outlays simply has to bring mandatory spending under review.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
17 Apr. 2026
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In short, economizing on non-defense outlays simply has to bring mandatory spending under review.—
Bloomberg Opinion,
Twin Cities,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Skimping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skimping. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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