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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

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verb

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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 data scientist at Meta, Caltech alumnus Jerry Ye returned to China in 2017 at the behest of an investor, with the goal of starting a global AI company. —Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 28 May 2025 Martin, a Celtics killer during his previous stints with Miami and Philadelphia, is on the books for $9.6 million next season and is signed through 2027-28, including a player option. —Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 27 May 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
  • 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
  • At the center of the disagreement is Max, a six-year-old German Shepherd who’s been staying with her boyfriend’s parents due to previous apartment restrictions.
    — Ashley Vega, People.com, 1 June 2025
  • Airlines like Malaysia's AirAsia announced similar restrictions on portable chargers on April 1, while Thailand’s Thai Airways also introduced comparable rules in recent months.
    — Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 31 May 2025
Definition of restriction
Verb
  • Humectants are substances that attract and retain water molecules, keeping things moist and hydrated by drawing moisture from the air or from deeper layers of the skin.
    — Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 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
  • In simple terms, Gueye is a prominent presence off the ball, performing a large volume of actions, and doing so with a high success rate.
    — Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 28 May 2025
  • Bragg, who’s running for a second term, has previously scooped the support of heavyweight unions 1199SEIU, United Federal of Teachers, DC37 and the Hotel Trades Union, and Manhattan congressional Reps. Nadler, Espaillat and Goldman.
    — Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 27 May 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
  • Also back will be SoCal, Texas, Chicago, and the Carolina Hogs, who shouldn’t have any lighting issues this time around since it’s being held at the frequent pro tour hosting facility Pictona in Holly Hill.
    — Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
  • The North American leg of Linkin Park’s upcoming tour is set to kick off July 29 at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center.
    — Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 2 June 2025
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“Stint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stint. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

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