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noun

Definition of stintnext
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as in tenure
a fixed period of time during which a person holds a job or position signed up for a three-year stint in the army

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as in restriction
the act or practice of keeping something (as an activity) within certain boundaries his parents have always supported him without stint, no matter what interests he has chosen to pursue

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stint

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verb

1
as in to retain

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as in to skimp

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How does the noun stint contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of stint are assignment, chore, duty, job, and task. While all these words mean "a piece of work to be done," stint implies a carefully allotted or measured quantity of assigned work or service.

a 2-month stint as a reporter

When is assignment a more appropriate choice than stint?

The synonyms assignment and stint are sometimes interchangeable, but assignment implies a definite limited task assigned by one in authority.

a reporter's assignment

When can chore be used instead of stint?

In some situations, the words chore and stint are roughly equivalent. However, chore implies a minor routine activity necessary for maintaining a household or farm.

every child was assigned chores

When could duty be used to replace stint?

Although the words duty and stint have much in common, duty implies an obligation to perform or responsibility for performance.

the duties of a lifeguard

When might job be a better fit than stint?

The words job and stint are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, job applies to a piece of work voluntarily performed; it may sometimes suggest difficulty or importance.

the job of turning the company around

In what contexts can task take the place of stint?

The words task and stint can be used in similar contexts, but task implies work imposed by a person in authority or an employer or by circumstance.

charged with a variety of tasks

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Recent Examples of stint
Noun
After a stint as a Hammond city judge, he was elected as Lake County Prosecutor from 1979 to 1989. —Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2025 Gretchen's return is a welcome one for RHOC fans craving another familiar face after the true O.G. of the O.C., Vicki Gunvalson, ended her nearly 20-year run on the series after stints as a guest on season 17 and 18. —Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 6 June 2025
Verb
The documentary also doesn’t stint on the lows in Vandross’ life. —Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 26 Nov. 2024 Jackson Holliday began his second Orioles stint with a home run in the fifth inning of Wednesday’s 10-4 win over the Toronto Blue Jays, a 439-footer that accounted for his first in the big leagues, first grand slam and first placard on Eutaw Street all behind one swing. —Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 31 July 2024 See All Example Sentences for stint
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stint
  1. tenure
  2. restriction
  3. retain
  4. skimp
  5. term
  6. limitation
  7. exhaust
  8. tour
Noun
  • Hayden has been surplus to requirements during most of Howe’s tenure.
    — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 6 June 2025
  • In addition to helping oversee the launch of the stadium project, Kelly has watched the $22 million football indoor practice facility and a $3 million football locker room renovation come to fruition during his tenure.
    — Tribune Wire Services, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 June 2025
Definition of tenure
Noun
  • The country's nuclear program was subject to extensive restrictions in exchange for sanctions relief as part of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) reached in 2015 under then-U.S. President Barack Obama, but the deal was abandoned by President Donald Trump in 2018.
    — Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
  • The change in minimum lot size could be coupled with parking requirements or other restrictions to manage the increase in density.
    — Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2025
Definition of restriction
Verb
  • Cons Vermiculite can retain too much water for plants that thrive in drier conditions.
    — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 June 2025
  • Shy Tuttle to retain his job this summer with so many talented players in front of him.
    — Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2025
Definition of retain
Verb
  • That said, recipes can sometimes skimp on rice portions, and there are a few missteps or miscues here and there in terms of cooking techniques.
    — Matthew Korfhage, Wired News, 28 May 2025
  • The 1930, 17-story Art Deco tower was developed by Bing & Bing — who were known for not skimping on space or detail.
    — Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 2 May 2025
Definition of skimp
Noun
  • The Posse Comitatus Act in the most simplistic of terms eventually led to the rebellion that was the civil rights movement, and subsequent laws that have pushed for equality and equity.
    — Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2025
  • Both are still discussed in terms of potential and the ability to break through.
    — Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2025
Definition of term
Noun
  • But its biggest shortcoming is its range limitations, i.e., geofencing (see this map).
    — Brooke Crothers, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025
  • Still, Pichai presented a vision of AI that was at once optimistic about the technology’s possibilities and sober-minded about some of its present limitations.
    — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 5 June 2025
Definition of limitation
Verb
  • The visa expired in February 2023, but Soliman has not exhausted legal efforts to remain in the U.S., according to NBC.
    — Dan Mangan, CNBC, 3 June 2025
  • The object could be a white dwarf—an Earth-sized husk that remains after a star has exhausted its nuclear fuel.
    — Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 30 May 2025
Definition of exhaust
Noun
  • The fee-free days only waive fees for standard amenities, which do not include fees or costs associated with campground reservations, cabin rentals or special tours.
    — Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 June 2025
  • Following the Europe dates, Minogue plans to take the tour to South America and Mexico.
    — Caroline Frost, Deadline, 14 June 2025
Definition of tour

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