stinted

Definition of stintednext
past tense of stint
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Verb
  • But administrators from the Civilian Office of Police Accountability rejected a records request for initial paperwork on the probe, saying that CPD had requested the records be withheld so as not to interfere with the investigation.
    Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
  • The flight attendant, who asked that his name be withheld over concerns about securing future employment, said company leaders did not communicate with affected employees until about 45 minutes before the airline ceased operations early May 2.
    Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
Verb
  • Plus, Amazon hasn’t skimped on quality with a largely cotton construction that’s comfortable to wear without feeling scratchy or rigid.
    Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
  • Safety first Ford hasn’t skimped on protection.
    Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 5 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • First Residence retained a slightly quieter, more residential feel.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 May 2026
  • Under current North Carolina law, Charlotte is required to send 90% of citation revenue to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, with the remaining 10% retained by the city for administrative costs.
    Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026
Verb
  • All borrowing options will be exhausted by February, Fine said.
    Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2026
  • The starting quarterback competition is coming down to returning players Cole Ballard and Isaiah Marshall, as Jalon Daniels has exhausted his eligibility and Rice transfer Chase Jenkins recovers from an injury.
    Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026
Verb
  • The general director of visual arts at Iran’s Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance—Mahdizadeh Tehrani— denied that the state ever withdrew from the exhibition this year, and said the country still hopes to take part in some capacity.
    Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 13 May 2026
  • For example, don’t spend the entire conversation complaining about a past boss who denied your PTO request, McGoff says.
    Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 13 May 2026
Verb
  • Iran’s drone barrages heavily depleted its expensive interceptor missile stockpiles.
    Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 13 May 2026
  • If dopamine is depleted, the effort required to do something may seem formidable and less worthwhile.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
Verb
  • The Fresno State product didn’t exactly wow with size — a visible tick shy of a 5-foot-11 pre-draft measurement — but displayed solid timing and kept the rhythm humming on Saturday.
    Luca Evans, Denver Post, 10 May 2026
  • Santa Margarita’s baseball team finished in last place in the Trinity League, but the Eagles kept practicing even after their final regular-season game.
    Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 10 May 2026
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“Stinted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stinted. Accessed 17 May. 2026.

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