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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
Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025
McKinney's big-league journey has also included stints with the Toronto Blue Jays, New York Yankees, Milwaukee Brewers, New York Mets, Los Angeles Dodgers, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Athletics.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
The issue stems from a legal interpretation that suggested that Mayor Kevin Hartke's — and at least two previous mayors' — stints in office were legal.
—Elena Santa Cruz, AZCentral.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Her résumé also includes stints at communication agencies.
—Vogue Business Team, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2025
His journey began with a collegiate scholarship, followed by professional playing stints across America and Europe.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
Woodward had been athletic director at his alma mater since 2019 after stints at Washington and Texas A&M.
—The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 31 Oct. 2025
Chavarria took the opportunity to look back at his 30-plus year fashion career, which included stints at everyone from Calvin Klein and Ralph Lauren to Yeezy, and said his story was the true American dream.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2025
The two have already served short stints in jail this month.
—Reuters, NBC news, 29 Oct. 2025
Noun
The film has now had two theatrical release stints for the sing-along version film.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025
McKinney's big-league journey has also included stints with the Toronto Blue Jays, New York Yankees, Milwaukee Brewers, New York Mets, Los Angeles Dodgers, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Athletics.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
The issue stems from a legal interpretation that suggested that Mayor Kevin Hartke's — and at least two previous mayors' — stints in office were legal.
—Elena Santa Cruz, AZCentral.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Her résumé also includes stints at communication agencies.
—Vogue Business Team, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2025
His journey began with a collegiate scholarship, followed by professional playing stints across America and Europe.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
Woodward had been athletic director at his alma mater since 2019 after stints at Washington and Texas A&M.
—The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 31 Oct. 2025
Chavarria took the opportunity to look back at his 30-plus year fashion career, which included stints at everyone from Calvin Klein and Ralph Lauren to Yeezy, and said his story was the true American dream.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2025
The two have already served short stints in jail this month.
—Reuters, NBC news, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stints
Noun
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The college’s spokesperson has not clarified what the repayment terms will be.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Nov. 2025
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See the sportsbook operator's terms and conditions for important details.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Regional restrictions may apply.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Details are still emerging over exactly what the new flight restrictions will mean for airline travelers.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Save Victoria Park retains hope that the decision can be reversed, saying that applications for the park’s permanent legal protection are still being evaluated.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
7 Jan. 2026
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While many are now driven primarily by economic interests, a subset retains insurgent, ant-imperialist commitments.—
Rebecca Hanson,
The Conversation,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Bill Clinton, Jimmy Carter and Barack Obama all experienced shutdowns lasting more than two weeks during their tenures.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
5 Nov. 2025
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During their tenures, Bill Clinton, Jimmy Carter and Barack Obama all experienced shutdowns lasting more than two weeks.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The federal government has acknowledged these limitations.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Given my technical limitations and lack of experience, my version ironically sounded even cheesier and more synth driven than Chuck’s original.—
Bear McCreary,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The denial exhausts the city’s legal options for the 2022 ballot measure, known as Measure C.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Jan. 2026
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Ella has shades of Holly Hunter's intense, workaholic producer Jane from Brooks' 1987 masterpiece Broadcast News, the smartest person in any room who both exhausts and enchants everyone around her.—
Esther Zuckerman,
Time,
12 Dec. 2025
Noun
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To garrison those vulnerable treasure houses, Britain had to reassign regiments from tours of duty in North America and abandon Philadelphia, the biggest prize the redcoats had taken so far.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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While European fashion capitals convert runway weeks into measurable economic engines—hotels booked, restaurants thriving, city tours sold out—Lagos stages brilliance, then sends everyone home.—
Essence,
Essence,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Utopia Bedding Quilted Comforter This Utopia Bedding comforter keeps my bed looking super fluffy and cloud-like and gives my bedroom an expensive look.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Leave it to one of the best luggage brands to come out with a revolutionary zipper that is three times stronger than a traditional zipper, as well as an anti-microbial lining that keeps odor-causing bacteria from thriving.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Stints.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stints. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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