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
Related Articles Harriette Cole: Why should the bride’s friend have to scrimp for months?
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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
To achieve these goals without scrimping on style, designers have made significant changes to today’s luxury bathrooms, reinventing their layouts, incorporating technology, and exploring a range of finishes and materials both punchy and pristine.
—Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 30 Sep. 2024
Inflation is causing people to scrimp – and splurge.
—Betty Lin-Fisher, USA TODAY, 10 June 2024
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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
To achieve these goals without scrimping on style, designers have made significant changes to today’s luxury bathrooms, reinventing their layouts, incorporating technology, and exploring a range of finishes and materials both punchy and pristine.
—Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 30 Sep. 2024
Inflation is causing people to scrimp – and splurge.
—Betty Lin-Fisher, USA TODAY, 10 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrimp
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For Howard, there’s no doubt in his mind Andre saved his sister’s life.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN,
9 Feb. 2025
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Six Feet Films producer and co-writer Darwin Shaw explained that the idea of telling this story first came from a meeting with Lee’s brother David, who had gone to school with the veterinarian who saved Thandi’s life after she was left for dead by poachers.—
David Morgan,
Deadline,
8 Feb. 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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Homeowners should take precautions before a storm hits by setting thermostats to a reasonable level to conserve energy, insulating pipes to prevent freezing and ensuring all doors and windows are sealed properly.—
Kristan Hawkins,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
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The collaboration serves to increase hunting efficiency and conserves energy for both parties, which is a clear evolutionary advantage in such a competitive ecosystem.—
Jake Parks,
Discover Magazine,
3 Feb. 2025
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China’s decision to pursue modernization and development in partnership, rather than in confrontation with the West, spared it from the Soviet Union’s fate.—
Sergey Radchenko,
Foreign Affairs,
18 Feb. 2025
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In this case, analysts said, the odds against a quick breakthrough might spare European leaders from having to commit troops, at least for now.—
Mark Landler,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2025
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Overstreet’s paintings do not skimp on visual pleasure.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
4 Feb. 2025
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This step helps the juices redistribute through the meat so the chicken is as moist and juicy as possible. Don't skimp on the charred lemon drizzle.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Feb. 2025
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“Scrimp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrimp. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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