as in careful
giving or sharing as little as possible
a stinting boss who doesn't give paid sick leave no matter how long you've worked for him
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as in withholding
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as in skimping
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Adjective
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This requires careful monitoring of key parameters such as sugar and acidity from veraison through to harvest.—
Maureen Mackey , Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
11 Apr. 2026 -
Somewhere within him is the spirit of the patriotic teenager and the careful lower-court judge who rejected any notion of party loyalty or judicial agenda.—
Peter S. Canellos,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Authorities are withholding the victim's identity pending family notification.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The wording of the order, co-sponsored by Brian Worrell, indicates that the summons was not only calling for testimony but for the release of body cam footage tied to that shooting, which Suffolk District Attorney Kevin Hayden is withholding.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Luna initially offered only a merchandise discount as a benefit, skimping on health insurance.—
David Ingram,
NBC news,
11 Apr. 2026
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This sharp satire of the entertainment industry tackles serious issues like addiction and depression while never skimping on the jokes.—
Andrew Walsh,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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His fund has posted disappointing returns and the high costs of retaining talent and building out necessary infrastructure made continuing the firm too difficult, Sandler wrote.—
Hema Parmar,
Fortune,
24 Apr. 2026
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These containers ditch the plastic in favor of silicone while retaining the same look and benefits of classic deli containers—namely, their stackability, one-size-fits-all lid, and lightweight feel.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Season 2, in the big picture, takes a cynical approach to modern relationships, asking if love is an inherently selfish endeavor within a capitalistic society, where your quality of life is so heavily influenced by what’s in your bank account.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
16 Apr. 2026
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While holding everyone captive, Park says that humanity is ultimately selfish and that greed is the way to get ahead in the world.—
Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Eagles seem intent on keeping DeJean at nickel.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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But for the moment, with Russia and the military alliance at odds over Ukraine but not at war, pilots on both sides just watched and filmed each other — keeping their distance like wary tomcats with claws unsheathed, their missiles visible but not used.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The film is set in Mumbai and built around a miserly protagonist whose circumstances spiral into escalating absurdity.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2026
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UConn’s offense hasn’t been nearly as prolific, averaging 73.2 points per game, although its D has been downright miserly.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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His complaint alleged that the state’s actions had left him with a financial burden of more than $20,000 per year by denying the vouchers to both of his children.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
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Pressed by rival camps, pursued by the political press corps, the claims were largely confined to unvetted corners of the internet until this week, when Swalwell’s campaign — knowing the whispers were getting louder — issued a public statement denying any wrongdoing.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Stinting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stinting. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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