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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
Angelica Ang, Fortune, 14 Feb. 2026
Schaub retired in 2021 after stints with the Raiders, Baltimore Ravens and back with the Falcons.
—Sam Warren, Houston Chronicle, 13 Feb. 2026
Yet for those with yearlong stints, that can be a respite.
—Andrew Zucker, HollywoodReporter, 13 Feb. 2026
There’s more, including Nolte’s Money, a dad-like presence who oversees Davis’ stints.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
His first five games ever coming out of the bullpen came after he was claimed off waivers by the Chicago Cubs last September following stints with the White Sox and Milwaukee Brewers.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 10 Feb. 2026
From multiple run-ins with the law to a couple stints in rehab, the 64-year-old actress's 2025 arrest capped her long battle with alcoholism.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Both were hired after stints as a defensive coordinator for storied franchises.
—Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
With zookeepers seeing lots of positive progress in the pair's communication, the decision was made to let Slamson and Binti cohabitate for short stints.
—Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
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Tan joined a year later, after stints at investment firms like Coutts & Co and Credit Suisse.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 14 Feb. 2026
Schaub retired in 2021 after stints with the Raiders, Baltimore Ravens and back with the Falcons.
—Sam Warren, Houston Chronicle, 13 Feb. 2026
Yet for those with yearlong stints, that can be a respite.
—Andrew Zucker, HollywoodReporter, 13 Feb. 2026
There’s more, including Nolte’s Money, a dad-like presence who oversees Davis’ stints.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
His first five games ever coming out of the bullpen came after he was claimed off waivers by the Chicago Cubs last September following stints with the White Sox and Milwaukee Brewers.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 10 Feb. 2026
From multiple run-ins with the law to a couple stints in rehab, the 64-year-old actress's 2025 arrest capped her long battle with alcoholism.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Both were hired after stints as a defensive coordinator for storied franchises.
—Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
With zookeepers seeing lots of positive progress in the pair's communication, the decision was made to let Slamson and Binti cohabitate for short stints.
—Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stints
Noun
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Today, that same company estimates that 145 million Valentine’s Day cards are sent each year, making Valentine’s Day second only to Christmas in terms of card-sending holidays.—
Kate Perez,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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Bad Bunny’s sum of 98 million misses being his biggest streaming day ever by a hair (or in football terms, a few yards, or even inches).—
Kevin Rutherford,
Billboard,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Jailbreaking in this context refers to a process that removes software restrictions placed on a piece of hardware.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Feb. 2026
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This unit will also enforce Florida’s existing foreign adversary laws — including restrictions on land ownership — and expand accountability to companies and individuals aligned with hostile regimes that threaten Floridians’ privacy, security and sovereignty.—
February 17,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 Feb. 2026
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According to the American Craft Spirits Association, American craft distilleries rose from 150 to 200 in 2010 to over 3,000 by 2023, and while that number has begun to level off over the past year, the craft whiskey industry retains its strong presence.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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The potential inclusions of right-hander Alexis Díaz (a former All-Star closer who still retains minor league options) and left-hander Jacob Latz (who will compete for the fifth starter job) could erase opportunities for others.—
Shawn McFarland,
Dallas Morning News,
14 Feb. 2026
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Determining the roles for Kingsbury and Scheelhaase is the last order of business for the coaching staff after the Rams hired Bubba Ventrone as special teams coordinator and Kyle Hoke as special teams assistant, both off of their tenures in those roles with the Cleveland Browns.—
Nate Atkins,
New York Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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In a market saturated with executive moves, Dimon’s Combs hire matters because Berkshire Hathaway is a decentralized empire that draws its strength from the long tenures of its leaders with minimal churn at the top.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
16 Jan. 2026
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For example, setback limitations for wind energy conversion facilities cannot be more than three times the total height of the wind turbine between the turbine location and an abutting dwelling.—
Cami Koons,
Iowa Capital Dispatch,
13 Feb. 2026
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Until earlier this week, limitations with Guthrie's doorbell camera meant law enforcement had difficulty putting together an image of a person related to the crime.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Board member Nicole Gribstad also urged the committee to include an option that delays such a decision and exhausts all other financial alternatives before closing schools.—
Molly Gibbs,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
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But freedom of expression is a constant pursuit, as natural as breathing, and silencing it is an imperfect practice that exhausts the oppressor and energizes the oppressed.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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In addition to tubing and hikes, winter outdoor activities include cross-country skiing and snowshoeing on groomed trails, ice skating in the open-air pavilion, and dozens of indoor activities—from lectures and tours to seasonal activities like gingerbread house making, caroling, and more.—
Katie Mathews,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Feb. 2026
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Careers and families took up their time and energy; vacations were for kids’ college tours or visiting relatives.—
Lilit Marcus,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Velzeboer's victory keeps the 1,000 title in Dutch hands.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Feb. 2026
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The Fyy Travel Cable Organizer keeps cords, earbuds, and adapters neatly in one place, so everything is easily accessible at the gate or in your seat.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Stints.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stints. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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