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pinch pennies

VERB
economize
Synonyms
STRONGEST
conserve cut down scrimp
STRONG
manage retrench shepherd skimp stint
WEAK
be frugal be prudent be sparing cut back cut corners keep within means make ends meet meet a budget pay one's way run tight ship stretch a dollar tighten one's belt
Antonyms
STRONG
spend
WEAK
squander throw away
VERB
pinch
Synonyms
STRONGEST
scrape
STRONG
afflict distress economize oppress press scrimp skimp spare stint
Antonyms
STRONG
aid help spend
WEAK
be generous give offer
VERB
save
Synonyms
STRONGEST
collect conserve keep maintain manage spare store
STRONG
amass cache deposit gather hoard hold reserve retrench scrimp skimp squirrel stash stockpile treasure
WEAK
be frugal be thrifty cut corners feather nest hide away lay aside lay away make ends meet pile up put by roll back salt away save for rainy day sock away stow away tighten belt
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disperse give ignore neglect squander use waste
STRONG
distribute divide let go scatter spend
WEAK
endanger harm hurt leave open make vulnerable throw away
VERB
scrimp
Synonyms
STRONGEST
cut back skimp
STRONG
conserve curtail save
WEAK
be cheap be economical be frugal be prudent be sparing cut corners make ends meet run a tight ship stretch a dollar tighten one's belt
Antonyms
STRONGEST
spend waste
STRONG
squander
VERB
skimp
Synonyms
STRONGEST
scrimp
STRONG
pinch save scamp scant scrape screw slight spare stint withhold
WEAK
be mean with be sparing cut corners make ends meet roll back tighten one's belt
Antonyms
STRONG
release spend squander waste

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If a rival has to pinch pennies, it can be a boon to market leader Netflix when shopping for hit shows.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026

Besides, being broke and having to pinch pennies in college is a rite of passage, right?

From MarketWatch ● Mar. 26, 2026

The most optimistic theory about Bezos’ ownership of the Post was that his fortune would insulate him from the need to pinch pennies in a tough business.

From Slate ● Feb. 5, 2026

Some are buying less and looking for ways to pinch pennies.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 9, 2025

“Oh, my! You really are a woman now. Turn around. The Jongwes didn’t pinch pennies on that cloth. And those earrings! You look beautiful!”

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer

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