SKIMPING (ON) Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

skimping (on)

verb

present participle of skimp (on)

as in stinting (on)

to use or give out in stingy amounts I'd like a baked potato, and don't skimp on the sour cream

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Skechers Endeavour Sneaker If a $300 price tag is a bit prohibitive to you right now, here’s a wallet-sparing alternative, in the form of the Skechers Endeavour.

— Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
The hospital treats about 175 major pediatric spine cases per year, sparing patients from pain, and in some advanced cases, degraded lung function.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 14 Sep. 2026

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In context of supination, this means minimizing the possibility of injuries; doling out a smoother, plusher ride; and kicking underpronation’s common side effects (think plantar fasciitis, ankle pain, and shin splints) to the curb.

— Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
The investigation in Loretto was sparked after the West Side safety net hospital came under fire for improperly doling out COVID-19 vaccinations soon after the shots became available.

— Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026

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In 1970, after deciding to commit to ending dolphin captivity, O’Barry founded Dolphin Project, a nonprofit organization dedicated to conserving and protecting dolphins.

— Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026
Ducks—hunting them, conserving them, talking about them—are her life.

— Christine Peterson, Outdoor Life, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of conserving

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