SCRIMPING Synonyms: 94 Similar and Opposite Words

scrimping 1 of 3

adjective

as in economical

careful in the management of money or resources a scrimping homemaker

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scrimping

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noun

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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scrimping

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verb

present participle of scrimp

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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Noun

Analysts say the billowing scent of hot dogs that emanates daily from the warehouse food court is a constant reminder of Costco’s commitment to delivering value at a time when American shoppers are fed up with nosebleed prices and constant scrimping. — Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 19 Nov. 2025

Verb

Embracing a back-to-safari-basics approach, Enduata aims to focus on what’s important without scrimping on comfort. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026 Absent better reverse mortgage options, this keeps retirees from spending a large share of their wealth, and means some are scrimping on their non-housing expenses. — Allison Schrager, Twin Cities, 1 Feb. 2026 Racing became a way of life, traveling the Midwest and scrimping together money for fuel and parts. — Nick Penzenstadler, USA Today, 4 Dec. 2025 Now, after scrimping, saving and planning, our dream trip is finally happening. — Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 27 Nov. 2025 Far from the envy of the world, Britain has been scrimping by spending 37 billion pounds ($53 billion) on the health services each year, well below Germany, France and Australia, a landmark review found last year. — Alexander Smith, NBC news, 5 Oct. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrimping

Adjective

Conceived with an advanced hybrid diesel-electric propulsion system, the vessel has a range of approximately 6,500 nautical miles at an economical cruising speed of 12 knots.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2026
This is so economical and an effective supplement to love declarations.

— Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of economical

Noun

What readers are saying The comments overwhelmingly express a preference for permanent standard time over daylight saving time, with many arguing that the biannual time changes are unnecessary and disruptive.

— Lauren Mazzo, Washington Post, 24 Oct. 2026
Only a few decades later, environmentalists recast wilderness as something that needed saving.

— M. R. O’Connor, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of saving

Verb

In many cases, states have had to step up, putting more resources into conserving the habitats and species within their borders, and ballot measures can help shape those decisions.

— Neel Dhanesha, Vox, 23 Oct. 2026
That's why customers are expected to continue conserving water.

— Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of conserving

Noun

Many African policymakers responded that advanced economies built their wealth on coal and oil, adding that Africa accounts for less than 4% of global carbon emissions.

— Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 28 Oct. 2026
Consumers have generally soured on an economy weighed down by more expensive gas, groceries, and clothing, among other items.

— Christopher Rugaber, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of economy

Verb

In short, economizing on non-defense outlays simply has to bring mandatory spending under review.

— Editorial, Boston Herald, 17 Apr. 2026
In that light, Brodin’s track record of economizing on costs and resources at Ikea may be the real game changer if he is appointed.

— Peter Vanham, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2025

Definition of economizing

Verb

The HomeView can also share intercom-style broadcasts to any other room equipped with smart speakers, sparing you the need to yell up the stairs when dinner is ready.

— Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 13 Oct. 2026
Chee is sparing of physical detail but unsparing in dissecting the social and psychological dynamics of abuse.

— Garth Greenwell, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2026

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