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
To The Boss: Don’t scrimp on leadership development—especially coaching.
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Tom Roberts, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
But, in an effort to save money, many people scrimp on rug size.
—Amanda Lauren, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
So Florida scrimps on everything from public schools to services with people with disabilities, ranking 49th in per capita government spending.
—Scott Maxwell, Orlando Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2025
For a low cost headphone option that doesn't scrimp on sound, check out these Soundcore Life Q30 by Anker.
—PC Magazine, 27 Mar. 2025
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Tom Roberts, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
But, in an effort to save money, many people scrimp on rug size.
—Amanda Lauren, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
So Florida scrimps on everything from public schools to services with people with disabilities, ranking 49th in per capita government spending.
—Scott Maxwell, Orlando Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2025
For a low cost headphone option that doesn't scrimp on sound, check out these Soundcore Life Q30 by Anker.
—PC Magazine, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrimp
Verb
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Their bravery and quick action undoubtedly saved many lives.—
Shane Croucher
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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For more ways to save on your power bill or to see if opting out makes sense for your budget, visit Cyberguy.com/SaveonPower 7) Monitor comfort and performance Keep an eye on how your AC performs during demand events.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
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With London looking to economize abroad, British diplomats told their American counterparts in February 1947 that the United Kingdom would withdraw from the eastern Mediterranean, leaving a power vacuum in Greece and Turkey.—
Melvyn P. Leffler,
Foreign Affairs,
14 June 2018
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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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There is probably no better example of a shortstop conserving his throwing arm than the one who left town Thursday night, Texas Rangers star Corey Seager.—
Mike Digiovanna,
Oc Register,
13 July 2025
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Suggesting that extinction can be reversed through technology risks undermining the urgency of conserving existing species and ecosystems, critics say.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
9 July 2025
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With just hours to spare before South Park‘s Season 27 premiere tonight, the show’s future has been locked in for the next five years.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
23 July 2025
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As the list below shows, measuring the area on Google Maps reveals that each of Disney's existing theme parks should comfortably fit into the north Yas site with more than 100 acres to spare.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Eastwood doesn’t skimp on the violence, but the film ultimately cares more about what happens after violence ends, and how a country patches itself together after a divisive war, a theme that resonated with mid-’70s America.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
18 July 2025
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Merrell Moab 3 Mid Waterproof Hiking Boot Hiking boots are not something to skimp on — especially where your foot health is concerned.—
Kayla Blanton,
People.com,
9 July 2025
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“Scrimp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrimp. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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