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adjective

Definition of stintingnext
as in careful
giving or sharing as little as possible a stinting boss who doesn't give paid sick leave no matter how long you've worked for him

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stinting

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verb

present participle of stint
1
as in withholding

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2
as in skimping

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stinting
  1. careful
  2. withholding
  3. skimping
  4. retaining
  5. selfish
  6. keeping
  7. miserly
  8. denying
Adjective
  • Making these breads takes over 72 hours of slow and careful workmanship.
    Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
  • These things make Istanbul a great place to get high-quality hair transplants at low prices, but patients need to be careful to avoid secret risks.
    Ethan Stone, Journal Sentinel, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of careful
Verb
  • Mills pleaded guilty to using excessive force and not intervening, as well as to conspiracy by withholding information from his supervisor, along with civil rights and conspiracy charges.
    Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2024
  • In summary, some retirees can fulfill their entire tax obligation by estimating their tax burden and withholding the appropriate amounts from their various sources of retirement income.
    Ty Bernicke, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of withholding
Verb
  • Crafted with low, block heels, genuine leather uppers, padded soles, and a roomy almond toe box, these slip-ons put comfort at the forefront without skimping on style.
    Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2024
  • The key will remain to improve without skimping on genuine safety concerns, without allowing any industry to regulate itself, and without getting mired in the politics slowing down climate action.
    Christine Ro, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
Definition of skimping
Verb
  • The brick-and-mortar Sunny’s opened in Miami on Wednesday, with the owners retaining the original outdoor brick courtyard but complementing it with an indoor, white-tablecloth space.
    Tori Latham, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This allows the unique bezel to sing on its own while retaining a clean and approachable design elsewhere.
    Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of retaining
Adjective
  • Not because Biden was selfish and ran for reelection.
    Ted Trimpa, The Denver Post, 12 Nov. 2024
  • Perhaps a record of principled work for others should outweigh a record of selfish ambition.
    Keenan Robbins, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of selfish
Verb
  • Use a basic smartphone holder and a small tripod to prevent any camera shake, keeping your images sharp.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This knowledge sharing can help streamline work between partners, keeping both parties in sync with the vision, goals and constraints associated with the project.
    Kate Vitasek, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of keeping
Adjective
  • Smart Care can free up valuable storage space, an important function considering most Macs come with miserly amounts of storage.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
  • Sneak-peek images of the one-time-only giveaway souvenirs had quickly been met with ridicule online for their ultra-minimalist design — seen by some as one last miserly indignity directed at a loyal fanbase.
    Laurence Miedema, The Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2024
Definition of miserly
Verb
  • Generalizing positivity in all situations can lead to denying or downplaying real emotions or even logical counterarguments to a superficially optimistic perception.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Restricting a woman’s right to choose whether to terminate an unwanted pregnancy is the same as denying her control over her own body.
    Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of denying
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