stints 1 of 2

noun

Definition of stintsnext
plural of stint
1
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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2
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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stints

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of stint
1
as in retains

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2
as in skimps

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stints
  1. restrictions
  2. retains
  3. tenures
  4. limitations
  5. exhausts
  6. keeps
  7. denies
Noun
  • Public health restrictions on gatherings prompted the church to consolidate each congregation's separate services.
    Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The decision to hold the cohort in Nicosia was driven by necessity, as current restrictions prevent Palestinian participants from entering Israel.
    Hessie Jones, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of restrictions
Verb
  • In addition, artificial turf retains heat, often reaching temperatures of 150-180 degrees Fahrenheit on warm, sunny days.
    Noël Fletcher, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
  • The result is a crystal-clear Tequila that retains vanilla and caramel notes typically found in aged Tequilas.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of retains
Noun
  • Research suggests that longer CEO tenures correlate with better long-term company performance.
    Julian Hayes II, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Only four tight ends in franchise history accumulated more during their tenures.
    Oliver Thomas, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of tenures
Noun
  • Despite the limitations, Louisville’s zoo continues to see success.
    Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Stop letting other people’s fears and limitations dictate what’s possible for you.
    Melissa Houston, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of limitations
Verb
  • The charge against Baldwin was dismissed with prejudice, meaning it can’t be brought back to court after the prosecution exhausts its appeals.
    Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 26 Nov. 2024
  • This is essential as Ukraine exhausts its Soviet-era stocks and transitions to more advanced NATO weapons.
    Dan Altman, Foreign Affairs, 12 July 2022
Definition of exhausts
Verb
  • The thick elastic cuff keeps the gloves securely fitted to your hands, too.
    Genevieve Cepeda, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The shortage keeps the market highly competitive, even as more homes become available.
    Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of keeps
Verb
  • Per the Jerusalem Post, 59-year-old Bashar al-Assad's asylum status in Moscow stipulates that he is not allowed to leave the city, which the Kremlin denies.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Google denies this, and their algorithm doesn’t directly reward ad spend.
    Michael Chagala, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of denies
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