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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
Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2026
Aubrey Larkin blends sentimentality in her inventory of clothes, home goods and accessories inspired her stints living in Nashville and Los Angeles.
—Kansas City Star, 2 May 2026
Robertson’s background includes stints as the chef at the Mandarin Oriental in Singapore; Four Seasons Hotels in New York and Beverly Hills, California; and the Peninsula Hotel in Chicago.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 May 2026
Her resume includes writer-producer stints on Netflix’s House Of Cards and HBO’s original iteration of In Treatment.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2026
Austin Peck went on to play Austin Reed for lengthier stints between 1995 and 2021, aside from Muldoon's reprisal of the role in 2011 and 2012.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Other past lives included stints as the Nova-Park Gotham Hotel and Hotel Maxim’s de Paris—understandable, given the inarguable Beaux-Arts opulence to the Landmark building, with its limestone carvings, copper cornices, and Doric columns.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
Davie also played linebacker in college, starting 39 games for Northwestern before stints in the NFL and CFL.
—Jack Leo, AJC.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Michelle Obama, Laura Bush, and Hillary Clinton all exuded emotional sensitivity during their stints in the White House.
—Joy Press, Vanity Fair, 28 Apr. 2026
Noun
The singer had five separate stints as Santana’s lead vocalist between 1979 and 1994.
—Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2026
Aubrey Larkin blends sentimentality in her inventory of clothes, home goods and accessories inspired her stints living in Nashville and Los Angeles.
—Kansas City Star, 2 May 2026
Robertson’s background includes stints as the chef at the Mandarin Oriental in Singapore; Four Seasons Hotels in New York and Beverly Hills, California; and the Peninsula Hotel in Chicago.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 May 2026
Her resume includes writer-producer stints on Netflix’s House Of Cards and HBO’s original iteration of In Treatment.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2026
Austin Peck went on to play Austin Reed for lengthier stints between 1995 and 2021, aside from Muldoon's reprisal of the role in 2011 and 2012.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Other past lives included stints as the Nova-Park Gotham Hotel and Hotel Maxim’s de Paris—understandable, given the inarguable Beaux-Arts opulence to the Landmark building, with its limestone carvings, copper cornices, and Doric columns.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
Davie also played linebacker in college, starting 39 games for Northwestern before stints in the NFL and CFL.
—Jack Leo, AJC.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Michelle Obama, Laura Bush, and Hillary Clinton all exuded emotional sensitivity during their stints in the White House.
—Joy Press, Vanity Fair, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stints
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Beauty on the Block will mark the organization’s most significant event in terms of scale, and will be followed in September by its flagship Black Beauty Talks summit, which will be held at The New York Times’ TheTimesCenter.—
Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
6 May 2026
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Cerrudo often tells dancers not to think in terms of an individual step to execute but as a sensation.—
Liz Rothaus Bertrand,
Charlotte Observer,
6 May 2026
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After his availability is determined, Redick said the team will discuss any potential minutes restrictions.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Last fall, the Pentagon required reporters who cover the military to sign on to a host of restrictions in order to maintain daily access to the building.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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TikTok's Chinese parent company, ByteDance, still retains a minority stake in the American version of TikTok, which licenses its algorithm from ByteDance.—
Katherine Faulders,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
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Notably, the company retains its cultural relevance through a series of collaborations and partnerships that link the world of fragrance with overall beauty, entertainment, fashion and pop culture.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
8 May 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
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Her career also includes tenures at Crackle/Sony Pictures Television, MTV Networks and Al Jazeera America.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Apr. 2026
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The 65-year-old boasts one of the longest tenures in Big Tech as a non-founding CEO.—
Jacqueline Munis,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2026
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While other states have debated — and, in Maryland’s case, passed — limitations on price surveillance, Colorado’s bill would be the strongest in the country, said Lee Hepner, a senior legal counsel for the American Economic Liberties Project.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
7 May 2026
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Saar’s leather pieces, featured prominently throughout the show, are another example of how in her hands, everyday objects extend beyond any limitations, feeling more like collage than anything else.—
Julissa James,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 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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The concierge can arrange seamless transfers via car and boat, organize walking tours and boat tours of the island, and make reservations at exclusive restaurants and beach clubs.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 May 2026
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As Sheriff, the Board of Supervisors will be provided with in-person tours of the facilities to see firsthand the conditions inside our current jails.—
Sierra van der Brug,
Daily News,
4 May 2026
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“Stints.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stints. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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