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as in terms
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 restrictions
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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Recent Examples of stints
Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Dane Glasgow, a pedigreed tech exec who has had executive stints at Google and most recently Meta, has been hired as Paramount‘s Chief Product Officer.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2025
While developing her own custom creations on the side, Li worked as a design intern with stints at brands like Thom Browne and Monse, eventually returning home to Shenzhen.
—Ari Stark, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025
The Royals have endured a lot, some of it within their control — like a three-month slump to open the year— and some it less so, like losing starting pitchers Kris Bubic, Cole Ragans and now Seth Lugo to injured list stints.
—Sam McDowell 9, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025
Maraday’s résumé includes executive stints at Omada Health, EHE Health, Bright Horizons and Plus One (now Optum).
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 7 Sep. 2025
Sunday marks Law’s fifth title game in his eight seasons in the organization, with five years playing for the Atlas sandwiched between his two stints for Denver.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 7 Sep. 2025
In between his stints in Atlanta and Philadelphia, Johnson played for Japanese team, the Yomiuri Giants.
—Thomas Schlachter, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2025
Guards such as Banham, Van Lith and Kia Nurse have been out of position and out of their depth during emergency stints at point guard.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
Swift’s most recent set to pass 150 turns before Midnights was Fearless (Taylor’s Version), which is now up to 175 stints on the tally.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Dane Glasgow, a pedigreed tech exec who has had executive stints at Google and most recently Meta, has been hired as Paramount‘s Chief Product Officer.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2025
While developing her own custom creations on the side, Li worked as a design intern with stints at brands like Thom Browne and Monse, eventually returning home to Shenzhen.
—Ari Stark, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025
The Royals have endured a lot, some of it within their control — like a three-month slump to open the year— and some it less so, like losing starting pitchers Kris Bubic, Cole Ragans and now Seth Lugo to injured list stints.
—Sam McDowell 9, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025
Maraday’s résumé includes executive stints at Omada Health, EHE Health, Bright Horizons and Plus One (now Optum).
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 7 Sep. 2025
Sunday marks Law’s fifth title game in his eight seasons in the organization, with five years playing for the Atlas sandwiched between his two stints for Denver.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 7 Sep. 2025
In between his stints in Atlanta and Philadelphia, Johnson played for Japanese team, the Yomiuri Giants.
—Thomas Schlachter, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2025
Guards such as Banham, Van Lith and Kia Nurse have been out of position and out of their depth during emergency stints at point guard.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stints
Noun
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The terms are frequently referenced by video game streamers.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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Israel hit Doha, Qatar, an ally that has been hosting peace talks, neutralizing the president’s effort to persuade Hamas to accept terms for a ceasefire.—
Paul Bedard,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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When asked about the changing landscape of college athletics, Calipari said more regulations need to be put in place, including tougher restrictions on transfers and years that players are able to maintain eligibility.—
Michael Harley,
Arkansas Online,
12 Sep. 2025
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Estonia -- which shares a 183-mile frontier with Russia -- is now the only Baltic state not to have imposed new airspace restrictions along its eastern border.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The soft details include a tagless design and chafe-free stitching, and the crew neck retains its shape well.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
12 Sep. 2025
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The result is a retro profile that still retains a contemporary appeal.—
Katia Damborsky,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But Gen Z’s brief job tenures are much more complicated than what meets the eye; entry-level job postings have fallen 29% since January 2024, and alongside fewer opportunities, many are feeling underprepared and unsupported in their professional lives.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
11 Sep. 2025
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As with many schools, Birmingham-Southern College (BSC) had a myriad of hallmarks that students sought comfort in throughout their tenures on campus—and long after graduation too.—
Katherine Polcari,
Southern Living,
6 Sep. 2025
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However, the study has limitations.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Sep. 2025
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Gulf states like Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and the UAE could utilize their vast sovereign wealth funds to impose trade limitations on Israel.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The whole ordeal exhausts the mother turtle.—
Taylor Hagood,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Aug. 2025
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The idea of festivals just exhausts me.—
Meg Zukin,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Street food tours through Gwangjang Market echo scenes of communal joy found in the film’s lighter moments.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Zillow owns Follow Up Boss, one of the largest CRMs for real estate professionals, where AI is being used to lighten the load of human real estate agents juggling calls, notes, follow-ups, and property tours.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The strategy keeps more resources available in the short term than if the buyer had paid for the home in full up front.—
Mike Sando,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
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The elevated surface also keeps your pet off the ground, which can be ideal for keeping them clean while outside.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
10 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Stints.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stints. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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