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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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verb

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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
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
Verb
Her tenure at McDonald’s followed nearly 13 years at PepsiCo, where her time included stints as both Gatorade’s CMO and CMO of the company’s Global Nutrition group. Seth Matlins, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025 His command had been surprisingly consistent during a minor-league rehab stint, collecting 16 strikeouts against only one walk in three outings with triple-A Oklahoma City. Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for stint
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stint
Noun
  • The 6-3 McDonald’s All-American is big signee for Pat Kelsey entering Year 2 of his tenure with the Cardinals, ranking as the No. 1 point guard prospect for Rivals.
    Aaron Beard, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2025
  • The Heat closed this past season with Smith, Isaiah Stevens and Josh Christopher on two-way deals, with Christopher no longer eligible for such a contract due to the length of his NBA tenure.
    Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 27 June 2025
Noun
  • In April, the Trump administration implemented new regulations that blocked sales of Nvidia’s H20 AI chip, which had been designed to comply with earlier restrictions.
    Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 26 June 2025
  • Responsibility is not restriction At the start of the series, Riri is physically back on campus at MIT, but her mind is in a number of different places.
    DeVonne Goode, Parents, 25 June 2025
Verb
  • Bezos retained 75% of the couple's Amazon stock, in addition to her voting control in the company, as previously reported by USA TODAY.
    Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 28 June 2025
  • LeBron James retains the distinction of being the youngest player in league history to be taken with the top overall pick.
    Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 28 June 2025
Verb
  • The result is a five-star fun palace oozing maximalist glee that doesn’t skimp on finicky details.
    Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 13 June 2025
  • One major selling point, according to a SELF tester, is that this medley doesn’t skimp on the chocolate chunks.
    Jenna Ryu, SELF, 10 June 2025
Noun
  • As a movie on its own terms, White Zombie (which would be followed up by something of a sequel, Revolt of the Zombies) can at times feel a bit stagnant, a trait that's not uncommon in these early '30s horror movies where the cinematic language of the genre was still being developed.
    James Grebey, Time, 20 June 2025
  • In the early stages of Israel’s war on Gaza, China made a similar offer and dispatched a special envoy to the region to promote peace talks — efforts that ultimately yielded little in terms of concrete results.
    Nectar Gan, CNN Money, 20 June 2025
Noun
  • The study also hasn’t yet been peer-reviewed and has some limitations in its design.
    Brian Mastroianni, Health, 19 June 2025
  • This protection mechanism has clear limitations, though.
    Kara Dennison, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
Verb
  • Unlike many other raptors that rely on sudden ambush attacks, the gyrfalcon excels at long chases across tundra and icy terrain, often locking onto prey and keeping pursuit until the target is exhausted.
    Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
  • Frankly, Angelina is exhausted, but she is relieved this one part is over.
    Emily Trainham, FOXNews.com, 24 June 2025
Noun
  • Their trek will see the group perform across North America, Europe, and Asia and marks their first tour in three years.
    Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 26 June 2025
  • Each tour is a chance to grow, and this one will show a whole new side of ATEEZ.
    Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025

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“Stint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stint. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.

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