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
John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2025
This recipe doesn’t call for much in the way of seasoning, so don’t skimp on the black pepper.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Dec. 2025
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Adjective
Elon Musk’s product reveals rarely, if ever, skimp on style.
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Those who are looking for generous portions without skimping on freshness, quality or variety, and those looking to do it in a neighborhood-style Japanese restaurant that isn’t taking itself too seriously, will find comfort here.
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Adjective
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The capacity for attention on books is so scarce, more so every year.—
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And the buildout is putting stress on local water resources that communities worry will cause shortages, with 160 new facilities located in areas with scarce supply, according to Bloomberg.—
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Keeping Tabs on Car and Insurance-Related Documents Good documentation helps save time and stress during claims or disputes.—
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After first responders tried to save her at the scene, she was taken to Hennepin Healthcare and pronounced dead.—
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Even though the snow in the Rockies is sparse, Colorado ski-makers are still gearing up to sell the latest and greatest.—
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In a landscape where authenticity has become increasingly sparse, the rapper is proof that sometimes the best way to engage an audience is by simply being yourself.—
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That, plus the lack of talent and cap space thanks to the sins of the Deshaun Watson contract, for which general manager Andrew Berry was somehow spared, makes life difficult for whatever quarterback(s) start for the Browns in 2026.—
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Many of the residents whose houses were spared have returned.—
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To conserve resources, the company generally covers only coach travel for employees.—
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But grasshoppers use cheap flight or gliding to conserve energy.—
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Months later, with his job search going nowhere, Man-su and his wife, Lee Mi-ri (Son Ye-jin), are forced to economize.—
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Consumers typically tend to economize or spend less at the grocery store by buying cheaper products to bring the total cost down, Turner said.—
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Racing became a way of life, traveling the Midwest and scrimping together money for fuel and parts.—
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Now, after scrimping, saving and planning, our dream trip is finally happening.—
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“Skimp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skimp. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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