stinting 1 of 2

adjective

as in careful
giving or sharing as little as possible a stinting boss who doesn't give paid sick leave no matter how long you've worked for him

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stinting

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verb

present participle of stint
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as in withholding

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as in skimping

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  1. careful
  2. withholding
  3. skimping
  4. selfish
  5. retaining
  6. miserly
  7. keeping
  8. sparing
Adjective
  • But the series is careful to cast suspicions in a multitude of directions, not merely at Michael but at several people in Sarah’s orbit who only reveal themselves when backed into corners.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 23 July 2026
  • Since pilot and crew remains may also still be buried underground, careful excavation work is even more important.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 23 July 2026
Definition of careful
Verb
  • News reports have noted that, despite a public commitment to open-source technology, China is considering withholding its most advanced models from other nations.
    — Aaron Glantz, Christian Science Monitor, 9 July 2026
  • The police department is withholding his identity until the family is notified.
    — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 3 July 2026
Definition of withholding
Verb
  • But despite its structured, boxy silhouette, this blouse feels silky-smooth to the touch, thanks to the 100 percent organic cotton fabric that keeps your outfits looking put-together without skimping on comfort.
    — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2026
  • The new complaint accused Bojangles of failing to adequately secure employee data, misleading workers about how safe its systems were and improperly benefiting by skimping on cybersecurity.
    — Chase Jordan July 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2026
Definition of skimping
Adjective
  • From childcare grants to casual local classes, new support systems can make moms feel stronger, not selfish.
    — Lynda Lin Grigsby, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026
  • Nikki is critical of the latter, calling it selfish and cowardly.
    — Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of selfish
Verb
  • For some, this might have meant sitting in a compact defensive block to contain energy, while others rested on the ball, retaining possession and moving around the opposition.
    — Mark Carey, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • The same study found 65% of manufacturers cite attracting and retaining talent as their primary business challenge.
    — Rush LaSelle, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of retaining
Adjective
  • Watch crafty servant Scapin spin outrageous webs of disguise and deception to help a band of young lovers outwit their impossibly miserly fathers.
    — News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2026
  • Koenig’s former Yankees teammates were contemptuous of that miserly decision.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 June 2026
Definition of miserly
Verb
  • With gallons of sunscreen, truckloads of ice and innovative hot-weather treats like upside-down sundaes, day camps are keeping thousands of kids cool in Hotlanta’s record-breaking temperatures.
    — Cassidy Alexander, AJC.com, 24 July 2026
  • Steve Sarkisian was noncommittal about the Longhorns keeping their upcoming series with Notre Dame after his team lost to Ohio State and finished 9-3 last season.
    — Seth Emerson, New York Times, 24 July 2026
Definition of keeping
Adjective
  • In other cases, the redactions were more sparing.
    — Joe Walsh, CBS News, 19 Dec. 2025
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