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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

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of stint
Noun
But like candid reality shows, the secret goal of everyone in the game is to get a little bit more famous, parlaying their Traitors stint into more projects, and maybe even future appearances on this or other shows! —Alex Abad-Santos, Vox, 6 Feb. 2025 The documentary also doesn’t stint on the lows in Vandross’ life. —Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 26 Nov. 2024
Verb
The leader’s long stints outside the country and infrequent public appearances have prompted speculation about his health, but Sunday’s announcement on X confirmed his intention to stand again. —semafor.com, 14 July 2025 Mackey will be playing for his third team in three years following stints with Georgia State and Houston Christian. —Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 13 July 2025 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
  • Throughout its tenure, the TLC series has focused on Matt Roloff, Amy Roloff and their children Zach Roloff, Jeremy Roloff, Molly Roloff and Jacob Roloff.
    — Sydni Ellis, People.com, 23 July 2025
  • Ozzy earned many accolades throughout his musical tenure, including an induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the UK Music Hall of Fame, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the Global Icon Award, the title ‘Godfather of Metal,’ and many more.
    — New York Daily News, New York Daily News, 22 July 2025
Definition of tenure
Noun
  • The move comes as Brazilian authorities ordered Bolsonaro to wear an ankle monitor and imposed strict restrictions on his movement and communications.
    — Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 July 2025
  • Justice Department stopped defending federal handgun rule In a move alarming to groups working to prevent gun violence, the DOJ declined to continue to defend a federal law setting 21 as the minimum age to own a handgun after an appeals court ruled the restriction unconstitutional.
    — Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 19 July 2025
Definition of restriction
Verb
  • Mulching can help the plant’s shallow roots retain moisture.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 22 July 2025
  • However, Congress can still review all legislation passed by the D.C. Council and retains authority over the district's budget.
    — Joey Garrison, USA Today, 22 July 2025
Definition of retain
Verb
  • Eastwood doesn’t skimp on the violence, but the film ultimately cares more about what happens after violence ends, and how a country patches itself together after a divisive war, a theme that resonated with mid-’70s America.
    — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 18 July 2025
  • Merrell Moab 3 Mid Waterproof Hiking Boot Hiking boots are not something to skimp on — especially where your foot health is concerned.
    — Kayla Blanton, People.com, 9 July 2025
Definition of skimp
Noun
  • His approval average during his first term was 41%.
    — Laura Daniella Sepulveda, AZCentral.com, 26 July 2025
  • Aides privately described it as the best stretch of his presidency—possibly across both terms.
    — Carlo Versano Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 July 2025
Definition of term
Noun
  • This can result in compromises on certain ideas and slower development as your team contends with the platform's limitations.
    — Andrii Kovalchuk, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
  • Lauren and Mike speak with WIRED’s Emily Mullin about why Synchron’s model is standing out, and what the promises and limitations of these interfaces are.
    — Lauren Goode, Wired News, 24 July 2025
Definition of limitation
Verb
  • Ferrell, who contended that their father wanted to be cremated, ultimately agreed to a settlement, reportedly after exhausting nearly $100,000 in legal fees and running out of funds to continue the fight.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 July 2025
  • The goal is to exhaust the activist organization’s resources and force them to shut down.
    — Marianne Krasny, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
Definition of exhaust
Noun
  • The Brewery District Community Urban Redevelopment Corporation has been giving tours of safe sections of the tunnels for 20 years.
    — Scott Wartman, The Enquirer, 21 July 2025
  • Just after a press tour that took him around the world, Gunn joined Rolling Stone by Zoom for a follow-up to his recent Rolling Stone Interview.
    — Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 20 July 2025
Definition of tour

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“Stint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stint. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.

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