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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
Michael Russo, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Season four of The White Lotus is written and directed by White, who solely created the series (in-between Survivor stints, probably) and is executive produced by White, David Bernad and Mark Kamine.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 30 Mar. 2026
The former Florida Gators coach who took them to back-to-back national titles two decades ago might be ready to return to college basketball following stints with the Oklahoma City Thunder and now the Bulls.
—Tyler Erzberger, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
Hilton moved to California in 2012, accompanying his wife, Rachel Whetstone, a former UK Conservative Party adviser who became a spokeswoman for tech companies, with stints at Google, Facebook, Uber and Netflix.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
Kushington followed in his family’s footsteps, which led to legal trouble and a handful of jail stints, the last of which came in 2023.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 27 Mar. 2026
With previous stints at Miu Miu and Bottega Veneta, Vitale brings a sharp understanding of women’s dressing, shaped in part by his time working alongside Miuccia Prada.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2026
That includes two stints with the Braves.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2026
Alterman spent two decades at Comedy Central over two stints, rising to President.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 24 Mar. 2026
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Filip Gustavsson, who has been mostly solid for the Wild in his postseason stints, has lost focus in games lately in Tampa Bay and Boston.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Season four of The White Lotus is written and directed by White, who solely created the series (in-between Survivor stints, probably) and is executive produced by White, David Bernad and Mark Kamine.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 30 Mar. 2026
The former Florida Gators coach who took them to back-to-back national titles two decades ago might be ready to return to college basketball following stints with the Oklahoma City Thunder and now the Bulls.
—Tyler Erzberger, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
Hilton moved to California in 2012, accompanying his wife, Rachel Whetstone, a former UK Conservative Party adviser who became a spokeswoman for tech companies, with stints at Google, Facebook, Uber and Netflix.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
Kushington followed in his family’s footsteps, which led to legal trouble and a handful of jail stints, the last of which came in 2023.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 27 Mar. 2026
With previous stints at Miu Miu and Bottega Veneta, Vitale brings a sharp understanding of women’s dressing, shaped in part by his time working alongside Miuccia Prada.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2026
That includes two stints with the Braves.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2026
Alterman spent two decades at Comedy Central over two stints, rising to President.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stints
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Chief among terms to know and use are bonjour (hello) by day and bonsoir (good evening) at night.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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For African art biennials, the terms of engagement have fundamentally shifted.—
Smooth Nzewi,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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Colorado officials argued that the law − which is similar to restrictions in about half the states – regulates professional conduct, not speech.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Regional restrictions may apply.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 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
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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The Mansion legacy The Mansion has made 20 total appearances in James Beard awards results, the most of any restaurant in Texas, across the tenures of several of Dallas’ most notable chefs.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Both Brent Celek and Hollis Thomas built significant NFL careers wearing midnight green, though their tenures with the franchise didn’t quite intersect.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
27 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
Verb
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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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But the hotel offers plenty of experiences to get to know the area, from countryside tours in a vintage VW convertible to blessing ceremonies at one of Ubud’s oldest sacred sites.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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This is where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were both signed — the actual room is open to tours.—
Lauren Schuster,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Stints.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stints. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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