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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

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of stint
Noun
Howard arrived at Manchester United in 2003 after a dominant first stint in MLS. Pablo Maurer, New York Times, 16 May 2025 Jun previously held stints at Samsung Group’s venture capital arm, Samsung Venture Investment Corp., as well as Samsung Electronics. Cat Wang, Forbes.com, 15 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
Noun
  • Deng similarly boasts substantial industry experience, notably through his tenure at e-commerce giant Newegg.
    Jon Stojan, USA Today, 13 May 2025
  • The disappointment of Longoria's Giants tenure was avenged in his only season in Arizona.
    Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
Noun
  • Complete access to Netflix without restrictions is considered Open.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 20 May 2025
  • Harvard, in its refusal to comport with new federal guidelines regarding DEI restrictions, has put $9 billion in federal funding at risk.
    Rep. Steve Weir, Hartford Courant, 20 May 2025
Verb
  • While the crowds swell in July and August, Cádiz manages to retain its seductive mix of grandeur and grit year-round.
    Christopher Bagley, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2025
  • All is classified as Extra Virgin, meaning a relatively low temperature was used during production to retain aromas.
    Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
Verb
  • This bed is made of six foam layers that don’t skimp on comfort.
    Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 9 May 2025
  • Reef Water Vista Higher Platform Sandal $65 $60 at Amazon Water-resistant shoes can be unsightly, but these Reef Water Vistas are a super practical beach shoe that doesn’t skimp on style.
    Clint Davis, People.com, 27 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The film has been compared to the recent comedy Death of a Unicorn in terms of general public awareness.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
  • Joel Edgerton, who stars as the boys’ generous but out-of-his-depth coach in terms of dealing with unruly and toxic boys, initially received the script from Polinger’s agent and wanted to direct it.
    Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 15 May 2025
Noun
  • Under the draft bill, the limitations would be made permanent.
    Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
  • Like Proton Drive, Proton Calendar and Proton Pass are available to free users, but with limitations.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 14 May 2025
Verb
  • To the elderly and those already exhausted by their efforts to get this far, this simply became an insurmountable barrier.
    Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 9 May 2025
  • After exhausting the questions, Witt posed for a picture with the entire class.
    Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2025
Noun
  • As the six pals confront issues in their relationships and experience a few unfortunate (but hilarious) travel mishaps along the way, viewers are simultaneously taken on a tour of the beautiful natural wonders and idyllic towns the Hudson Valley has to offer.
    Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 9 May 2025
  • Many of her looks over the years have had personal touches–designers not limited to Loewe, Balmain, and Brandon Blackwood have been a part of her tours as of late.
    Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 9 May 2025

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“Stint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stint. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

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