4
skimp(verb, keep, maintain, neglect, manage)
3
economize(verb, save, skimp, conserve, scrimp)
3
get by(verb, expression, phrasal verb, move, maintain)
3
manage(verb, move, keep, maintain, store)
3
save(verb, keep, restrain, slight, store)
3
scrimp(verb, keep, maintain, restrain, manage)
3
subsist(verb, keep, maintain, manage, endure)
2
be frugal(verb, keep, maintain, restrain, manage)
2
cope(verb, manage, endure, shift, survive)
2
cut corners(verb, expression, keep, maintain, restrain)
2
make out(verb, expression, manage, endure, shift)
2
pinch pennies(verb, expression, keep, maintain, neglect)
2
scrape(verb, restrain, slight, spare, confine)
2
survive(verb, move, manage, endure, shift)
1
amass(verb, keep, maintain, manage, hide)
1
barely exist(verb, expression, move, live, survive)
1
be(verb, move, continue, endure, live)
1
be parsimonious(verb, restrain, spare, confine, withhold)
1
be prudent(verb, manage, save, skimp, conserve)
1
be sparing(verb, restrain, manage, spare, skimp)
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