STINT (ON) Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

stint (on)

verb

ˈstint

Definition of stint (on)

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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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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Skechers Endeavour Sneaker If a $300 price tag is a bit prohibitive to you right now, here’s a wallet-sparing alternative, in the form of the Skechers Endeavour.

— Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
Lee and his supporters have made a final bid to spare him, noting the jury in his case had made a recommendation of life imprisonment, which the judge overrode.

— CBS News, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of spare

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In 1970, after deciding to commit to ending dolphin captivity, O’Barry founded Dolphin Project, a nonprofit organization dedicated to conserving and protecting dolphins.

— Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026
Attendees have been asked to choose outfits that conserve water — the style guide points to materials grown with regenerative agriculture, dye methods that curb water consumption, and brands that invest in safeguarding waterways.

— Bella Webb, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of conserve

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