SKIMPS Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

skimps

verb

present tense third-person singular of skimp

as in saves

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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Recent Examples of skimps Not a single handbag here skimps on quality, as is The Sak’s way, but this doesn’t necessarily translate to restrictive price tags. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026 Everlane never skimps on quality, and this 100 percent cotton, perfectly relaxed Boyfriend Shirt is proof. — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 20 Feb. 2026

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Verb

While uptight Elinor excels at hiding her feelings for the similarly taciturn Edward, Marianne goes wild (nearly feral, really) when new neighbor Willoughby saves her from physical injury (literally sweeping her off her feet and a wincing ankle).

— Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 14 Oct. 2026
These missions are clearly well-intentioned, and every skimmer removed saves families from being deprived of food.

— Eli Hager, ProPublica, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of saves

Verb

Companion animal euthanasia is a therapeutic intervention to mitigate suffering; when conducted properly, the process spares the subject both fear and pain.

— Dr. Jacob Appel, New York Daily News, 8 Oct. 2026
Speaking of the oversized, the collection’s Handloom Cardigan fits the bill but spares you from imitating a balloon, courtesy of those vertical stripes (also known as the oldest optical trick in the fashion book).

— Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of spares

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The intact leaf blanket also conserves moisture and prevents soil from drying out over the winter.

— Manjot Kaur Sidhu, The Conversation, 9 Oct. 2026
In Boise, a growing number of people have turned to xeriscaping in recent years, which is a type of landscaping that conserves water by using native or drought-tolerant plants, according to previous Statesman reporting.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of conserves

Verb

American Transmission Company, a utility firm that develops and manages high-voltage transmission lines, has seen rapid growth, in part thanks to the AI and data center buildout.

— Ted Kitterman, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
The firm manages the cable’s arrival on France’s Atlantic coast and integrates it into Europe’s terrestrial network.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 Oct. 2026