as in saves
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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That means the agency stops paying out for previous disasters and conserves its money for life-saving missions during any new ones.—
Mae Anderson,
The Christian Science Monitor,
16 Oct. 2024 -
This not only conserves landfill space but also promotes recycling and resource conservation.—
Ganes Kesari,
Forbes,
30 Sep. 2024
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Part of Historic Garden Week's uniqueness is that each club manages its individual tour, including selecting the homes and providing staffing on its tour date.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
12 Apr. 2025
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But How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies manages that magic trick.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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“Skimps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skimps. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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