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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Beyond personal preference—which is no small consideration—there are also economical considerations involved in making the decision to invest the time and money to prepare a home for aging in place.—
Kristine Gill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 May 2025 -
Fast food has long been considered a more economical, if not more healthful, way to eat.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
21 May 2025
Noun
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Cash includes cash and cash equivalents like savings deposits and money market funds.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
5 June 2025
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Even though fuel prices have since come down, EVs still offer substantial long-term savings—especially for drivers who log a lot of miles.—
Melanie Marshall,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 June 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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Although many of them are paused, Trump's tariffs present a major threat to Japan's already flagging economy.—
Robert Ward,
NPR,
27 May 2025
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The project is expected to add over $ 1 billion to the state’s economy over the next 12 years, based on the lifespan of the grant, according to Stein’s office.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
27 May 2025
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“Scrimping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrimping. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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