as in stinting (on)
to use or give out in stingy amounts
I'd like a baked potato, and don't skimp on the sour cream
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Otherwise, Dillon could carve out a role as a short-yardage ball-carrier, sparing the Panthers from forcing a QB sneak setup.—
Mike Kaye
Updated May 20,
Charlotte Observer,
20 May 2026 -
Thankfully, Papa Bob had a can opener, sparing us hours of hearing about it.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
17 May 2026
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Vigilantes doling out justice in Hell’s Kitchen, steamy romances in the English countryside, and cowboys just trying to hang onto the ranch – again.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Midwest states also enjoy doling out tax breaks to lure data centers, which offer meaningful construction trades jobs.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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Fuel sales fell more than 10%, officials said, with some retailers reporting that motorists were conserving fuel amid price volatility because of the war in the Middle East.—
Joseph Wilkins,Hugh Leask,Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
22 May 2026
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Today, the birds’ presence both promotes ecotourism and emphasizes the importance of conserving ecosystems.—
Devika Rao,
TheWeek,
22 May 2026
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“Skimping (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skimping%20%28on%29. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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