skimping (on)

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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Verb
  • 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
  • Those on potassium-sparing medications or ACE inhibitors should also monitor overall intake.
    Daryl Austin, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
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  • This one does things a bit differently, though, being of the non-aerosol variety and instead doling out its magic in powder form.
    Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
  • The series peeks behind the plastic countertops at the people doling out driver's licenses and car registrations, finding humor in driving tests, angry patrons and office politics.
    Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 11 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
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“Skimping (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skimping%20%28on%29. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.

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