as in stints (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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This is precisely the case with Garnier’s All-in-1 Micellar Cleansing Water, which spares you from having to rub at your face or use water to rinse off a cleanser.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025 -
That spares lawmakers any real costs right away, but the upcoming holiday weekend might dog them at home with their neighbors.—
Phil Elliott,
Time,
8 Oct. 2025
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Blowing a whistle, instead of yelling, also conserves energy.—
Owen Clarke,
Outside,
1 Oct. 2025
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The resort runs on 100% green power, has reduced its carbon footprint by 46%, and conserves millions of liters of water annually through advanced recycling and reduction measures.—
Ashlee Marie Preston,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Passed 50 years ago, IDEA doles out billions of dollars annually to states, and then to school districts, which use the money to help pay for special education services.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
19 Oct. 2025
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Nick Benz-Bushling doles out Johnathan's medications.—
Kate Snow,
NBC news,
25 Sep. 2025
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This historic town is also close to Serra d’Irta National Park, which preserves a coastal mountain range of the same name.—
Maya Silver,
Outside,
21 Oct. 2025
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The firm’s post-weave colorization system preserves the authentic look, feel, and durability of conventional denim while drastically reducing environmental impact.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Skimps (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skimps%20%28on%29. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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