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
So Florida scrimps on everything from public schools to services with people with disabilities, ranking 49th in per capita government spending.
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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
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
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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
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
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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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At best, the new tax break means many seniors will save some money on taxes over four years.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.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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The project is part of a decades-long effort to conserve Guimard’s work.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
9 July 2025
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Both Sweden and Germany went into the game having already qualified for the knockout stages of the UEFA Women’s Euro with a game to spare.—
Asif Burhan,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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Our favorite style is made of maple wood and has a handy juice groove to spare your countertop from any drippings.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
11 July 2025
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Just make sure your recipe doesn’t skimp on the oil.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
10 July 2025
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This compact hair dryer is a travel-friendly pick that doesn’t skimp on power.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
10 July 2025
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“Scrimp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrimp. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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