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
The bigwig’s beliefs and way of life present a stark contrast to those of his scrimping and saving father, who is heavily dependent on the kindness of family, friends and strangers.
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Alissa Simon, Variety, 25 Nov. 2024
Opponents say many of them scrimped and saved for modest second homes and they shouldn’t be punished for the region’s lack of affordable housing.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2024
Related Articles Harriette Cole: Why should the bride’s friend have to scrimp for months?
—Harriette Cole, The Mercury News, 8 Oct. 2024
While critics have argued for years that the health plans cost taxpayers too much, the industry also has come under fire more recently for allegedly scrimping on vital health care, even dumping hundreds of thousands of members whose health plans proved unprofitable.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2024
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Alissa Simon, Variety, 25 Nov. 2024
Opponents say many of them scrimped and saved for modest second homes and they shouldn’t be punished for the region’s lack of affordable housing.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2024
Related Articles Harriette Cole: Why should the bride’s friend have to scrimp for months?
—Harriette Cole, The Mercury News, 8 Oct. 2024
While critics have argued for years that the health plans cost taxpayers too much, the industry also has come under fire more recently for allegedly scrimping on vital health care, even dumping hundreds of thousands of members whose health plans proved unprofitable.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrimp
Verb
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There's no one at home to keep comfortable, and lowering the temperature in winter or increasing it in summer will save real money on your utility bills.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
17 Mar. 2025
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An autosave feature would be helpful for the future since most people assume programs automatically save their work.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
17 Mar. 2025
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All four of them sewed—my mother and her sister-in-law, to economize on dresses for themselves and their daughters.—
Megan Marshall,
The New Yorker,
8 Feb. 2025
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Meanwhile, the utilities, the PUC and Gov. Gavin Newsom were also taking further action to discourage rooftop solar, the single-most efficient way homeowners and public schools can economize on electricity costs.—
Thomas Elias,
The Mercury News,
31 Dec. 2024
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Americans in New Jersey and Delaware have been urged to conserve water amid drought conditions and wildfires.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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This can help align incentives and conserve precious capital.—
Joseph Edgar,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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In a dramatic break with much of their party, ten Senate Democrats voted alongside Republicans on Friday to pass a six-month funding bill, averting a government shutdown with just hours to spare.—
Nik Popli,
TIME,
14 Mar. 2025
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While that might seem like a win of sorts for Ukraine, Russia can spare much more equipment than Ukraine can.—
David Axe,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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Maybe your blood sugar took a nosedive because your granola bar lunch skimped on protein.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
12 Mar. 2025
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Regardless of personal preference, most would agree that the best underwear for women shouldn’t skimp on comfort—but your go-to pair doesn’t have to skimp on style, either.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Scrimp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrimp. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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