How to Use skimp in a Sentence

skimp

verb
  • Parents shouldn't skimp when it comes to their child's safety.
  • Don’t skimp on the cream cheese.
    — Torrey Hart, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
  • Don't skimp on the sweet ketchup glaze!
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2025
  • And don't skimp on the toppings.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2026
  • Don't skimp on the crumb topping.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2026
  • Don’t skimp on caramelizing the onions.
    — Josh Miller, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2026
  • For faux versions, don't skimp out.
    — Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 25 Jan. 2026
  • Don't skimp on the rich cream cheese frosting.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2025
  • And again, the series does not skimp on the gore.
    — Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 30 Oct. 2025
  • Don't skimp on a good pair of hiking boots and socks.
    — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2025
  • And Wayfair doesn’t skimp on the deals.
    — Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
  • The best part of the whole meal is all the fresh garnish, so don’t skimp.
    — Julia O'Malley, Anchorage Daily News, 16 Dec. 2022
  • Miss Maudie didn’t skimp on the bourbon in the cake.
    — Anne Byrn, Southern Living, 17 Dec. 2025
  • Leaves on mature plants can span up to 3 feet, so don't skimp on space.
    — Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 27 Feb. 2026
  • This bed is made of six foam layers that don’t skimp on comfort.
    — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 8 Aug. 2025
  • These may cost more, but this is not the summer or part of your trip to skimp on.
    — Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
  • How and why is the nutty part, and Wan does not skimp on the gross-out gore.
    — Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 8 Oct. 2021
  • Make sure to get a good sear on the beef tips in the skillet, and don't skimp on the sour cream.
    — Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Wrap it in dark glass, and don’t skimp on the brass, bronze, or anything else golden.
    — Curbed, 2 Oct. 2023
  • This is not the time to skimp on maintenance services!
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 28 Mar. 2026
  • When serving potato soup, make sure not to skimp on the toppings.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 14 Dec. 2025
  • Like the meat trio, this slice does not skimp on expensive toppings.
    — Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 16 Sep. 2022
  • Of course, Beckham’s very own glass slipper doesn’t skimp on the shine.
    — Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2022
  • A lot of aromatics go into the sauce to add depth and heat; don’t skimp on them.
    — Elizabeth Mervosh, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
  • Snag the classic, unfussy style that doesn’t skimp on support.
    — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 31 May 2026
  • True to the team’s name, the home matches don’t skimp on the San Diego part.
    — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Oct. 2021
  • Staying in the hives may mean waking up among the trees, but these abodes don't skimp on comfort.
    — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 26 Jan. 2022
  • 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
  • Don't skimp on the sweets for Mom to celebrate her special day.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2023
  • Mix up some fun new concoctions and don't skimp on the garnishes.
    — Lizz Schumer, Good Housekeeping, 28 Feb. 2023

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