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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Doctors often monitor slow-moving tumors that are neither spreading nor causing symptoms, sparing patients unnecessary surgery or radiation.

— Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 10 Aug. 2026
And Obama, who's been sparing in his endorsements so far this year, has endorsed Turek — on the basketball court.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026

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The Dodgers, to their credit, have built a great team—not only by doling out huge salaries but by building an élite development program.

— Diego Lasarte, New Yorker, 9 Aug. 2026
Online, influencers in the looksmaxxing space have leveraged other men's insecurities to enormous fame while doling out aesthetic advice with little, if any, credentials.

— Charles Trepany, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026

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Unlike typical private foundations, a POF actively conducts charitable work, such as exhibiting and conserving objects for public access.

— Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Mark Lorie, deputy director of Broomfield Water Utilities, said staff members evaluate water supplies every day, deciding which water rights and sources will best meet the city's needs while conserving resources.

— Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of conserving

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