as in scarce
less plentiful than what is normal, necessary, or desirable
money would be skimp until she got her first paycheck from her new job
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as in to save
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 skimp
Ryan Hogg, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2024
The caviar is often canned or frozen during the summer and fall to enjoy during the long winters—a taste of sunshine when our daylight hours are shortened to a skimp five.
—Irina Groushevaia, Bon Appétit, 15 July 2021
Alaina Chou, Bon Appétit, 2 Dec. 2024
Avocado Green Mattress $1,999 $1,699 Avocado Avocado's Green Mattress stands out for its use of organic wool, latex, and cotton materials that don't skimp on comfort.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 2 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Elon Musk’s product reveals rarely, if ever, skimp on style.
—Ryan Hogg, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2024
The caviar is often canned or frozen during the summer and fall to enjoy during the long winters—a taste of sunshine when our daylight hours are shortened to a skimp five.
—Irina Groushevaia, Bon Appétit, 15 July 2021
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Parents and caregivers who who want to skimp on shopping and prep without skimping on nutrition will love Little Spoon—a meal kit specifically for babies, toddlers, and little kids.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appétit, 2 Dec. 2024
Avocado Green Mattress $1,999 $1,699 Avocado Avocado's Green Mattress stands out for its use of organic wool, latex, and cotton materials that don't skimp on comfort.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 2 Dec. 2024
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The area normally can expect 38.4 inches, according to the National Weather Service. Chicago was warmer than average during the 2023-24 season due to a La Niña climate system, which meant snow was scarce.Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 15 Dec. 2024
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International guests were also scarce that year due to a combination of continuing reservations about doing business with Saudi Arabia over its human rights record and a fresh Covid-19 wave, linked to the Omicron variant.Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 13 Dec. 2024
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Paywall-free reading of new articles and over a century of archives Unlock access to iOS/Android apps to save editions for offline reading Six issues a year in print and online, plus audio articles Already a subscriber?Daniel H. Rosen, Foreign Affairs, 17 Dec. 2024
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In his heartbreak over the destruction of the natural world—and, thus, along with it, all other worlds there might be—Peter resigned himself to a belief, to the truth that there is nothing to be done to save us, that all is doomed and nothing really even matters.Chris Wallace, Vogue, 17 Dec. 2024
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But the reality was that choices were constrained, communication was sparse and most employees opted for the same plan year after year.Tim Pratte, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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Except when cellular service is sparse ... Say, in an area that's highly prone to landslides and road blockages, or where passes frequently need to be shut down due to snow in the colder months.New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Dec. 2024
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President Joe Biden spared the lives of 37 of the 40 individuals on federal death row before passing the torch to President-elect Donald Trump, who notably executed five people in the final days of his first term.Raven Brunner, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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Monday's move spares the lives of people convicted in killings, including the slayings of police and military officers, people on federal land and those involved in deadly bank robberies or drug deals, as well as the killings of guards or prisoners in federal facilities, AP reports.Mike Allen, Axios, 23 Dec. 2024
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Their fish are born and raised on the farm in water that continuously filters and recirculates to conserve as much as possible.Becky Duffett, Bon Appétit, 17 Dec. 2024
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Daylight saving time officially began in the U.S. on March 21, 1918, as a measure to maximize daylight and conserve energy during World War I. Why does Arizona not observe daylight saving time?Olivia Rose, The Arizona Republic, 14 Dec. 2024
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Hotels and airlines are increasingly catering to high-dollar customers, who’ve been expanding their holiday travel plans while lower-income ones economize.J.J. McCorvey, NBC News, 5 Dec. 2024
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With profitability in mind, Illumination and DreamWorks Animation have found ways to economize production costs.Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 29 Oct. 2024
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Noise-canceling Headphones Buying high-quality noise-canceling headphones isn’t the time to scrimp, save, or take a chance on a dupe.Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 13 Dec. 2024
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The bigwig’s beliefs and way of life present a stark contrast to those of his scrimping and saving father, who is heavily dependent on the kindness of family, friends and strangers.Alissa Simon, Variety, 25 Nov. 2024
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“Skimp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skimp. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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