SCRIMPING Synonyms: 97 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

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as in economical

careful in the management of money or resources a scrimping homemaker

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scrimping

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noun

as in saving

careful management of material resources she had grown tired of scrimping and was glad to finally have a job with a decent paycheck

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scrimping

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verb

present participle of scrimp

as in conserving

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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Creative architects tapped into this economical style to imagine structures that were enormous, expressive, and impressive, but they also were imbued with a social spirit of equality, intended to represent democratic values through their material honesty.

Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 20 Dec. 2024
Known for its accessible wines, Barefoot offers economical, crowd-pleasing varietals across its range.

Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024

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