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noun

Definition of stintnext
1
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

2 of 2

verb

1
as in to retain

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2
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
Following a brief stint in public relations, their work has now appeared in lifestyle and culture publications such as Men's Health, Complex… Read More Read More On: Home Design Real Estate Residences Saudi Arabia Like this article? —Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 6 Apr. 2025 But Rozier was back in the mix on Saturday, albeit for a short stint. —Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2025
Verb
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 Gregory doesn’t stint from covering the misogyny affecting those women, either. —Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 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
  • Ben Affleck opened up about the difficulties of costuming during his tenure as Batman, giving GQ a detailed breakdown on the physically draining experience of wearing a Batsuit.
    — J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 18 Apr. 2025
  • That could easily change as his tenure as governor comes to a close, and as the Trump administration continues to push its policy agenda.
    — Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
Definition of tenure
Noun
  • Some regulators might see stablecoins as competition to or complementary with CBDCs, leading to either tighter restrictions or new forms of partnership.
    — Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Other states are also debating whether to remove transfer restrictions.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Definition of restriction
Verb
  • During an interview earlier this week, Witkoff alluded to the idea that Iran would be able to retain uranium enriched to approximately 3.7% for the purposes of energy production.
    — Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 17 Apr. 2025
  • Last week, the Trump administration demanded Harvard change multiple policies — including those regarding protesting and diversity, equity and inclusion programs — in order to retain its federal funding.
    — Tara Suter, The Hill, 17 Apr. 2025
Definition of retain
Verb
  • The portions were good — not massive, but not skimping.
    — Kaitlyn Rosati, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2025
  • The Laptop 12 is a budget laptop that doesn’t look awful, is fully modular, and doesn’t skimp on the performance and display.
    — Luke Larsen, WIRED, 27 Feb. 2025
Definition of skimp
Noun
  • So what you're left with in terms of handicapping the race for pope is the endless guess-work by the Vatican experts at Rome's top media outlets.
    — Marco della Cava, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
  • Reelected in November to a third term, Murphy is in his third new phase as a senator — the first 10 years building a gun control movement, the last two as a broker of bipartisan deals on gun safety and border control.
    — Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2025
Definition of term
Noun
  • Elderly adults are more susceptible to diseases, impairments and mobility limitations that require prescription drugs and accessories like walkers, shower seats, incontinence products, pacemakers and insulin pumps.
    — Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
  • Read product labels for specific uses and limitations.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2025
Definition of limitation
Verb
  • They will be exhausted after Grandma wrangling for 4 hours.
    — Erin Clack, People.com, 15 Apr. 2025
  • Officers must make life-or-death decisions while exhausted, both physically and emotionally.
    — Paul Vallas, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
Definition of exhaust
Noun
  • The same company leads hiking excursions on the Princes’ Islands and cycling tours across Istanbul, providing even more unforgettable outdoor adventures.
    — Carolyn Heller, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Helicopter tours in New York have been controversial, and some flights have turned deadly, USA TODAY reported.
    — Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2025
Definition of tour

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