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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  1. sparing
  2. doling out
  3. conserving
Verb
  • Ultrasound scans could make that work more precise while sparing the coral from an untimely dissection.
    — Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 6 Nov. 2026
  • In some cases, Pets Best can also pay your vet directly, sparing you a large upfront bill.
    — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of sparing
Verb
  • The pair have developed a system of bonusing employees for success on a year-round basis, rather than doling out bonus coin once a year, with staffers receiving little information as to how the spoils were divided.
    — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Kim can allay some frustrations by doling out luxury apartments, promotions, and access to extravagant lifestyles.
    — Jieun Baek, Foreign Affairs, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of doling out
Verb
  • By conserving insects, people are not just conserving the insects themselves but also supporting the many species, including humans, that depend on them.
    — Chris Elphick, The Conversation, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The natural criteria consider exceptional natural beauty, significant stages in the Earth’s geological history, ongoing ecological and biological processes, and habitats important for conserving biodiversity.
    — Karina Acharya, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of conserving
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