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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Even with more graceful aging curves for star talent, Father Time spares no player or team.—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
6 May 2026 -
Women with some forms of breast cancer may need to choose between mastectomy (a surgery that typically removes the entire breast) or a less-invasive surgery that spares the breast, such as lumpectomy.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
1 May 2026
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This approach conserves underground water resources.—
SJ Studio,
Footwear News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Regular descaling helps prevent costly repairs, extends the lifespan of your washing machine, and conserves energy.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
14 Mar. 2026
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Just like a bartender doles out advice to patrons along with their tipple of choice, the Story Tender gives book recommendations to attendees at the bar.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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Cakenhagen, a café that doles out beautiful pastries; and the historic Grøften restaurant, which has retained its good vibes since 1874.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Apr. 2026
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This approach preserves your credit and keeps you on a path to repaying the full balance, but at a lower cost.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
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There are several factors to consider regarding storage, from maintaining your ideal aesthetic to ensuring the temperature preserves your wines.—
Kristin Braswell,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
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Her father — struggling with poverty and the grief over his wife's death — wants to shoot it, but Jessica secretly nurses the animal back to health, bringing her closer to her father in the process.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
25 Nov. 2025
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“Skimps (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skimps%20%28on%29. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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