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as in terms
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 restrictions
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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Recent Examples of stints
ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
Multiple stints in fight camps — where MacPherson deliberately kept his acting career under wraps —pushed him into unfamiliar territory.
—Sean Sennett, HollywoodReporter, 13 Apr. 2026
In his fourth game back, the German forward continued to play mostly 3-4-minute stints under a minutes restriction.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
Job-hopping, or cycling through roles after short stints, has become one coping mechanism.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
The first-term North Side alderman has now served two stints as interim chair — first for 10 months after former Ald.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
The Post could find no evidence of these employment stints.
—Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026
Fernandes, a youth player with Boavista, went to Italy to play in Serie B with Novara before stints at Udinese and Sampdoria in Italy’s top tier before joining Sporting CP back in his homeland and then on to United in 2020.
—Chris McKenna, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2026
In between his stints playing college football for Army and beginning a coaching career that has spanned more than a decade at this point — all at his alma mater before joining the Miami Hurricanes this offseason — Mike Viti served in combat.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
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Rivers came to Milwaukee after head coaching stints with the Orlando Magic, Boston, Los Angeles Clippers and Philadelphia 76ers.
—ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
Multiple stints in fight camps — where MacPherson deliberately kept his acting career under wraps —pushed him into unfamiliar territory.
—Sean Sennett, HollywoodReporter, 13 Apr. 2026
In his fourth game back, the German forward continued to play mostly 3-4-minute stints under a minutes restriction.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
Job-hopping, or cycling through roles after short stints, has become one coping mechanism.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
The first-term North Side alderman has now served two stints as interim chair — first for 10 months after former Ald.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
The Post could find no evidence of these employment stints.
—Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026
Fernandes, a youth player with Boavista, went to Italy to play in Serie B with Novara before stints at Udinese and Sampdoria in Italy’s top tier before joining Sporting CP back in his homeland and then on to United in 2020.
—Chris McKenna, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2026
In between his stints playing college football for Army and beginning a coaching career that has spanned more than a decade at this point — all at his alma mater before joining the Miami Hurricanes this offseason — Mike Viti served in combat.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stints
Noun
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The terms of the deal were not disclosed.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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If the content creator isn’t careful, brands may sneak clauses into contracts allowing the company to retain an influencer’s likeness beyond the terms of the initial agreement.—
Taylor Lorenz,
Vanity Fair,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Pittsburgh Regional Transit Officials are urging people attending the draft and going to Pittsburgh to use public transit with major road closures and traffic restrictions that will be in place throughout the three-day event.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch denounced a sustained crackdown on dissent under Talon, citing arbitrary detentions, tighter restrictions on public demonstrations and mounting pressure on independent media outlets.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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More affluent households are probably stuck paying for tax prep, at least as long as the tax code retains anything like its current complexity.—
Binyamin Appelbaum,
Mercury News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Despite nationwide polls showing eroding support, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán retains strong backing in rural communities and among older Hungarians, who credit him with representing their interests and maintaining national pride.—
Justin Spike,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Everlane never skimps on quality, and this 100 percent cotton, perfectly relaxed Boyfriend Shirt is proof.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Polls released this week found Mamdani’s approval rating at 42%, per a poll from Emerson College — lower than that of former mayors Eric Adams and Bill de Blasio at the same point in their tenures.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Simon is the first woman to oversee the show, following tenures by Don Hewitt, Jeff Fager and Bill Owens.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
2 Apr. 2026
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OpenAI's most basic ChatGPT offering is free, but comes with limitations.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Councilmembers have voiced worries about the limitations of free speech, especially on college campuses.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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If the search for a large outdoor planter exhausts you—just get a terra-cotta planter.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
6 Apr. 2026
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As the oil blockade quickly exhausts Cuba’s supply of fuel, triggering a series of lengthy, island-wide blackouts, many here are exhausted and are becoming increasingly vocal about their desire for fundamental changes in Cuba.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2026
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There will be a seed swap, wellness activities, garden tours, plant sale and children’s arts and crafts.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2026
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Breaks Interstate Park offers seasonal tours to the Virginia Elk Restoration Zone, where visitors can view the elk (reservations are required and tours are only held on select weekends).—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Stints.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stints. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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