as in to save
to avoid unnecessary waste or expense
had to scrimp and save for years in order to be able to afford a house
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Recent Examples of scrimp
For a low cost headphone option that doesn't scrimp on sound, check out these Soundcore Life Q30 by Anker.
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PC Magazine, 27 Mar. 2025
That makes eminent sense, given that — even with economic stagnation on much of the continent due in part to the robust welfare states Europeans have built while scrimping on defense spending — Europe as a whole is far wealthier than Russia, with a GDP 10 times larger.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 8 Mar. 2025
However, scrimping on backups often leads to colossal costs down the road.
—Nick Martin, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
But in the end, Wolves did not scrimp on spending, with a net outlay set to stand at £39m (when Lemina’s move goes through) to back the judgement of their recruitment team.
—Steve Madeley, The Athletic, 4 Feb. 2025
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PC Magazine, 27 Mar. 2025
That makes eminent sense, given that — even with economic stagnation on much of the continent due in part to the robust welfare states Europeans have built while scrimping on defense spending — Europe as a whole is far wealthier than Russia, with a GDP 10 times larger.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 8 Mar. 2025
However, scrimping on backups often leads to colossal costs down the road.
—Nick Martin, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
But in the end, Wolves did not scrimp on spending, with a net outlay set to stand at £39m (when Lemina’s move goes through) to back the judgement of their recruitment team.
—Steve Madeley, The Athletic, 4 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrimp
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Molly saves the day, grabbing a teapot from a closet, where she’s been saving a secret stash of cash.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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On the plus side, Hershel finally perfected his knife-throwing just in time to save mom Maggie from becoming Grizzly Chow.—
Charlie Mason,
TVLine,
8 June 2025
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Nonperishables that come in aluminum or steel cans — think beans, chickpeas, and soups — are typically thought of as a way for shoppers to economize.—
Anne Marie D. Lee,
CBS News,
5 June 2025
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Persons trying to economize by driving older, smaller model automobiles that usually get good gasoline mileage are having to pay higher personal property taxes for the vehicles in 1975.—
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette,
arkansasonline.com,
22 Feb. 2025
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Health officials also recommend conserving energy, using environmentally friendly household and cleaning products, and running a portable air purifier or a central air conditioning system with the fresh air intake closed or set on recirculate.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2025
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Floating solar panels appear to conserve water while generating green electricity.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
4 June 2025
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Net-Zero Emissions The final victory for advocates came with just a few hours to spare before Wednesday’s midnight deadline to pass legislation.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
5 June 2025
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Stepping onto the stage with long hair, leather jackets, and confidence to spare, Girish and the Chronicles proved that rock is alive and well — and ready for primetime.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
4 June 2025
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That said, recipes can sometimes skimp on rice portions, and there are a few missteps or miscues here and there in terms of cooking techniques.—
Matthew Korfhage,
Wired News,
28 May 2025
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The 1930, 17-story Art Deco tower was developed by Bing & Bing — who were known for not skimping on space or detail.—
Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
2 May 2025
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“Scrimp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrimp. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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