100 Examples of sentences containing the verb "scrimp"

Definition

Scrimp (verb): To use resources sparingly or frugally; to economize or cut back on expenses, often to the detriment of quality or quantity.

Synonyms

• Economize
• Save
• Cut back
• Tighten one's belt
• Reduce
• Budget
• Cut corners
• Skimp

Antonyms

• Spend
• Waste
• Lavish
• Squander
• Indulge
• Expand
• Splurge

Examples

1. We had to scrimp on groceries this month to afford the rent.
2. Many families scrimp and save for their children's education.
3. During the recession, people began to scrimp on non-essential items.
4. She decided to scrimp on her wedding dress budget.
5. To afford a vacation, they had to scrimp on entertainment expenses.
6. He learned to scrimp on utilities by using less electricity.
7. They scrimped on their home renovations to save for a new car.
8. It's important not to scrimp on health and nutrition.
9. She had to scrimp on her wardrobe to pay for her college tuition.
10. They scrimped on the catering to save money for the venue.
11. Scrimping on quality can lead to bigger expenses later.
12. He prefers to scrimp instead of going into debt.
13. The family had to scrimp when the father lost his job.
14. They scrimped on their honeymoon to pay off their mortgage.
15. To save for a rainy day, I decided to scrimp on my daily coffee.
16. She didn't want to scrimp on her skincare products.
17. The couple scrimped on their budget to afford a down payment on a house.
18. Sometimes you need to scrimp to achieve your long-term goals.
19. They decided to scrimp on the decorations for the party.
20. He knew he had to scrimp if he wanted to travel abroad.
21. To make ends meet, they started to scrimp on leisure activities.
22. The organization had to scrimp on its annual budget due to funding cuts.
23. She learned to scrimp by meal prepping each week.
24. They didn’t want to scrimp on the quality of their products.
25. The company had to scrimp on marketing expenses this quarter.
26. They scrimped on their monthly subscriptions to save money.
27. It’s challenging to scrimp when prices keep rising.
28. He felt guilty for having to scrimp on gifts for the holidays.
29. She prefers to scrimp rather than ask for financial help.
30. The team decided to scrimp on their travel expenses for the conference.
31. Learning to scrimp can be a valuable life skill.
32. He had to scrimp to pay for his unexpected medical bills.
33. They chose to scrimp on fuel costs by carpooling.
34. Scrimping on education can lead to long-term disadvantages.
35. The family had to scrimp after the unexpected car repair.
36. He was determined not to scrimp on his health.
37. They had to scrimp on their party budget to accommodate more guests.
38. She learned how to scrimp effectively during her college years.
39. They would often scrimp on dining out to save for vacations.
40. He decided to scrimp on the budget for his movie project.
41. Sometimes, you need to scrimp to prioritize what truly matters.
42. They scrimped on their landscaping to afford a pool.
43. She felt it was worth it to scrimp on her car to save for travel.
44. They needed to scrimp on their wedding expenses to pay off student loans.
45. Scrimping on insurance can leave you vulnerable.
46. The team had to scrimp on supplies to meet the deadline.
47. They were able to scrimp enough to finally buy a house.
48. The couple learned to scrimp while planning their retirement.
49. He didn't want to scrimp on the quality of his presentation.
50. She had to scrimp her way through the tough economic times.
51. They decided to scrimp on electronics to save for travel.
52. It's hard to scrimp on things that bring joy.
53. He began to scrimp on his hobbies to save for a new laptop.
54. They chose to scrimp on entertainment and focus on saving.
55. She believed that scrimping was necessary for financial stability.
56. They often scrimped on home repairs to afford vacations.
57. He learned to scrimp effectively from his parents.
58. She didn't want to scrimp on her education.
59. They had to scrimp and adjust their lifestyle after losing income.
60. It’s essential not to scrimp on your health and wellbeing.
61. They were able to scrimp and save enough for a new vehicle.
62. She preferred to scrimp on clothing rather than essentials.
63. The business had to scrimp on its operations to survive.
64. He felt the need to scrimp on his entertainment budget.
65. They decided to scrimp on their wedding to buy a house instead.
66. It was important for them to scrimp for their future.
67. She had to scrimp on her vacation to pay for school supplies.
68. The family chose to scrimp on takeout to save for a trip.
69. He had to scrimp on his expenses after the unexpected bill.
70. They had to scrimp on their groceries for the month.
71. She realized that scrimping can lead to better financial health.
72. The organization had to scrimp to stay within budget.
73. He felt guilty for having to scrimp on his children's activities.
74. They decided to scrimp on their heating bill this winter.
75. She didn't want to scrimp on her health insurance.
76. They had to scrimp to pay for their child's education.
77. Learning how to scrimp effectively can help in tough times.
78. He had to scrimp on expenses to make ends meet.
79. The couple had to scrimp on their honeymoon to save for a house.
80. They learned to scrimp on their shopping habits.
81. She was determined not to scrimp on her skincare routine.
82. The business had to scrimp on its marketing budget.
83. He preferred to scrimp than borrow money from others.
84. They decided to scrimp on their phone plans to save money.
85. She learned to scrimp during her years in college.
86. They often scrimped on their outings to save for travel.
87. He had to scrimp to afford his dream car.
88. She didn't want to scrimp on quality when buying furniture.
89. They had to scrimp on their travel plans due to budget constraints.
90. Learning to scrimp can help you become financially secure.
91. He realized he had to scrimp if he wanted to travel abroad.
92. They chose to scrimp to pay off their credit card debt.
93. She felt it was important not to scrimp on her health.
94. They had to scrimp on their entertainment budget this month.
95. He learned how to scrimp on his grocery bill.
96. They decided to scrimp on their wedding cake to save money.
97. She knew she had to scrimp on her expenses to meet her savings goal.
98. The organization chose to scrimp on its annual event.
99. He didn't want to scrimp on his education and professional development.
100. Sometimes, you need to scrimp to prioritize what’s essential.