SKIMPING Synonyms: 134 Similar and Opposite Words

skimping 1 of 3

noun

as in saving

careful management of material resources after years of skimping and saving, he was finally able to afford the sports car he had always wanted

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skimping

2 of 3

adjective

as in careful

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skimping

3 of 3

verb

present participle of skimp

as in sparing

to avoid unnecessary waste or expense we must skimp and save if we are going to afford a vacation this summer

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Noun

While research shows stay-at-home parents can raise one child on less than $100,000, that figure might be conservative or involve a lot of skimping. — Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026 Shimano Cues may be its lower-end system, but there’s no apparent skimping on the quality. — ArsTechnica, 26 Aug. 2026

Verb

Sure, a big pot simmering on the stovetop is just the thing for a leisurely winter afternoon, but there’s a world of soups that are speedy without skimping on flavor. — Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 7 Oct. 2026 Meanwhile, Zoom Phone charges less ($16 per user per month, billed annually) for unlimited calling to Canada and the US, without skimping on competitive AI and video conferencing features. — John Brandon, PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2026 The service Staff are relaxed and friendly, and maintain a casual environment without skimping on graciousness. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026 My next weekend baking project might just be a Pumpkin Pie Spice Rice Krispies Square, no butter skimping in sight. — Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 11 Aug. 2026 That’s why Law is a celebrity stylist; Law is known for curating sickening looks for his celebrity clients, but maybe sort of skimping out on himself, unfortunately. — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 29 July 2026 The report noted that these materials help reduce the demand for new resources and lessen the environmental impact of production, but not while skimping on performance or versatility. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 27 July 2026 The return is indirect and the case is harder to make, but skimping here is what causes horizon-one wins to plateau and horizon-three ambitions to collapse. — Farooque Munshi, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 But despite its structured, boxy silhouette, this blouse feels silky-smooth to the touch, thanks to the 100 percent organic cotton fabric that keeps your outfits looking put-together without skimping on comfort. — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for skimping

Noun

Only a few decades later, environmentalists recast wilderness as something that needed saving.

— M. R. O’Connor, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
What made the building worth saving was also what made the project so challenging.

— Mickey Rapkin, HollywoodReporter, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of saving

Adjective

Full-scale, 10-foot Hulk standins helped actors and camera crews judge his dimensions on set, and even his pants required careful attention.

— Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026
Turning a field into a recognizable maze requires specialized planning and careful execution.

— Alexa Liacko, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of careful

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

Definition of sparing

Noun

This is becoming especially important as the AI economy expands.

— H.E. Dr Abdulla Saif Al Jarwan, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
The disruption hit systems used for payments, money transfers, deliveries, property searches, and remote court hearings, exposing how a failure in one cloud region can ripple across much of the digital economy.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of economy

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

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

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