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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
Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
His path led him to be an assistant at his alma mater Oklahoma State, with head coaching stints at Oral Roberts, Tulsa and Illinois.
—Pj Green
march 23, Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 2026
Legette-Jack spent stints as an assistant at Boston College, Syracuse and Michigan State before taking her first head coaching gig at Hofstra in 2002.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 22 Mar. 2026
Last week, the Nuggets were outscored by eight during one of his first-half stints at San Antonio.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 21 Mar. 2026
Originally from suburban Detroit, McCarron played for the USA Hockey National Team Development Program, then went the major junior route before stints with the Montreal Canadiens and Nashville.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 20 Mar. 2026
Still, Yebba took two years off to recoup and bounced back in the late 2010s and early 2020s with more exciting guest-feature and background-singer stints.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2026
The two-and-a-half-year period in between his CEO stints saw Iger make a series of moves aimed at positioning him as a tech-forward investor and guru of the corporate executive suite.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 18 Mar. 2026
The elder Culpepper played nine seasons in the NFL, which included stints with the Minnesota Vikings, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Chicago Bears.
—David K. Li, NBC news, 17 Mar. 2026
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Counsell prepared Brown for his relief role by using him in one- and two-inning stints in his last two Cactus League appearances.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
His path led him to be an assistant at his alma mater Oklahoma State, with head coaching stints at Oral Roberts, Tulsa and Illinois.
—Pj Green
march 23, Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 2026
Legette-Jack spent stints as an assistant at Boston College, Syracuse and Michigan State before taking her first head coaching gig at Hofstra in 2002.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 22 Mar. 2026
Last week, the Nuggets were outscored by eight during one of his first-half stints at San Antonio.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 21 Mar. 2026
Originally from suburban Detroit, McCarron played for the USA Hockey National Team Development Program, then went the major junior route before stints with the Montreal Canadiens and Nashville.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 20 Mar. 2026
Still, Yebba took two years off to recoup and bounced back in the late 2010s and early 2020s with more exciting guest-feature and background-singer stints.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2026
The two-and-a-half-year period in between his CEO stints saw Iger make a series of moves aimed at positioning him as a tech-forward investor and guru of the corporate executive suite.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 18 Mar. 2026
The elder Culpepper played nine seasons in the NFL, which included stints with the Minnesota Vikings, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Chicago Bears.
—David K. Li, NBC news, 17 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stints
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Hitting was a major concern last regular season for the Rangers, who got middling production in terms of home runs (18th) and RBIs (19th) and struggled to consistently get on base, ranking 26th in batting average and OBP.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Mar. 2026
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The defense characterized the case in starker terms.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
26 Mar. 2026
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Several towns and cities across Colorado's Front Range are already announcing, or considering, water restrictions before the summer has even arrived.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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Listings on the Swimply app says whether parties are allowed at the venue and also include details on the maximum number of guests allowed, access to restrooms and parking and any age or pet restrictions.—
Mary Ramsey
March 25,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 2026
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Crucially, private credit retains structural advantages that are difficult for banks to replicate, including speed, certainty of execution and flexible conditions, which some borrowers may continue to value in volatile markets, noted some experts.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
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Iran’s brutal regime retains a solid grip in Tehran, in Iraq through proxies, and in Lebanese society through Hezbollah.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
27 Mar. 2026
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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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Following successful tenures at Lacoste and Carven, her Bottega Veneta debut arrived to strong acclaim—and, to no one’s surprise, full shopping carts.—
Laura Jackson,
Vogue,
25 Mar. 2026
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Some are retiring after lengthy tenures.—
Silas Allen,
Dallas Morning News,
24 Mar. 2026
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While Fisher’s athleticism leaves a lot to be desired, his high IQ and ability to diagnose from the middle make up for athletic limitations with an extra step on breaking up an offensive rhythm.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Mar. 2026
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That said, there are some important limitations to know.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 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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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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More nostalgia acts should team up for similar, more bang for your buck tours.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
23 Mar. 2026
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Some of those changes made it into subsequent live tours in the ‘60s, ‘70s and beyond.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Stints.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stints. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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