as in saves
to avoid unnecessary waste or expense
we must skimp and save if we are going to afford a vacation this summer
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Recent Examples of skimps
Everlane never skimps on quality, and this 100 percent cotton, perfectly relaxed Boyfriend Shirt is proof.
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Annie Blackman, InStyle, 20 Feb. 2026
Annie Blackman, InStyle, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for skimps
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Sorokin was locked in from the drop of the puck, denying Colin Blackwell on a shorthanded breakaway 10 minutes in and making a handful of other 10-bell saves on quality scoring chances in the first period alone.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Sorokin was locked in from the drop of the puck, denying Colin Blackwell on a shorthanded breakaway 10 minutes in and making a handful of other 10-bell saves on quality scoring chances in the first period alone.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Mar. 2026
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But God spares from this plague the land of Goshen, where the Israelites live, indicating a distinction between Egyptian and Israelite communities.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
31 Mar. 2026
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And Sokolov spares no blood rig throughout the film, with red spraying out of every wound, and some creative viscera that tests the limits of its characters’ invincibility.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
17 Mar. 2026
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Regular descaling helps prevent costly repairs, extends the lifespan of your washing machine, and conserves energy.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
14 Mar. 2026
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The lab is one of the oldest continuously operating facilities that conserves underwater artifacts from sites like shipwrecks, according to its website.—
Jarrod Wardwell,
Houston Chronicle,
22 Feb. 2026
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Twenty years after her diagnosis, Stones manages the condition through regular exercise and good nutrition and advocates for bone health, developing bone-friendly recipes inspired by her love of baking and shared with the Royal Osteoporosis Society in the United Kingdom.—
Hadia Zainab,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 2026
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Officials state the move will place leadership closer to the Western lands the agency manages and improve its mission.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Skimps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skimps. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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