as in economical
careful in the management of money or resources
a scrimping homemaker
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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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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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Adjective
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Pyne said logging is neither economical on the North Rim nor a good way to reduce fire hazards.—
Brandon Loomis,
AZCentral.com,
29 July 2025 -
However, critics have questioned the necessity of the renovation, arguing that building a new headquarters might be more economical.—
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CNBC,
25 July 2025
Noun
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Contractors forgo healthcare and savings plans, self-manage taxes and upkeep certifications.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
23 July 2025
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This strategy can result in cost savings and greater pricing power for those companies.—
JC Reindl,
Freep.com,
23 July 2025
Verb
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In 1980, voters overwhelmingly chose Reagan’s sunny optimism over Carter’s gloomy warnings about cutting back and conserving.—
Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
30 Dec. 2024
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Addressing these inefficiencies through sustainable practices, energy-efficient technologies, energy audits and waste-to-energy solutions is crucial to reducing the global carbon footprint, conserving resources, and mitigating the adverse effects of climate change.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
Noun
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These updates provide a regular window into how CEOs and other business leaders feel not just about their companies but also about the broader economy.—
Maria Aspan,
NPR,
26 July 2025
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Arguably, the consensus is now a bit complacent regarding the potential impact of tariff outcomes, lulled by a slow-and-steady economy helped by a torrid tech capex binge.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
26 July 2025
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“Scrimping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrimping. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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