stint (on)

verb

ˈstint How to pronounce stint (on) (audio)
Definition of stint (on)next
as in to skimp (on)
to use or give out in stingy amounts the entrées would be worth these prices if the restaurant didn't stint on the side dishes so much

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stint (on)
  1. scant
  2. spare
  3. conserve
Verb
  • For one, most victims do not trust the justice system, which leads to scant reporting.
    — Lenore Anderson, ELLE, 7 Nov. 2022
  • There were few roads or trails or even paths to follow and scant potable water, but plenty of pit vipers and tarantulas.
    — Ellen Ruppel Shell, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Apr. 2022
Definition of scant
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  • In a farewell message before the verdict, Peña expressed hope his departure would spare Paraguay further harm.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Tech stocks bore the brunt, but almost no equities were spared as fears of an AI slowdown gripped investors and sent them rushing to safety.
    — Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of spare
Verb
  • By conserving insects, people are not just conserving the insects themselves but also supporting the many species, including humans, that depend on them.
    — Chris Elphick, The Conversation, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Florida began establishing soil and water conservation districts as far back as the 1930s, charging them with carrying out local programs to conserve and protect soil, water and land for agricultural purposes.
    — Beth Kassab, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of conserve
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