as in continuity
uninterrupted or lasting existence
the endurance of his love for his wife was not arrested even by her death
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Recent Examples of endurance
While everybody constantly loses fluids through breathing, sweating and other normal bodily processes, someone who is very active – such as a construction worker, landscaper or endurance athlete – can experience significantly more fluid loss than the average person.
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Daryl Austin, USA Today, 16 June 2026
Building bridge pose endurance can improve balance, mobility, stair climbing, and overall function as you age.
—Christa Sgobba, Health, 16 June 2026
But his endurance is about to be tested as never before.
—Jon Keller, CBS News, 15 June 2026
Long-distance running was the most blatant case in point—a punishing feat of endurance that held out the promise of quantified individual success.
—Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
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Daryl Austin, USA Today, 16 June 2026
Building bridge pose endurance can improve balance, mobility, stair climbing, and overall function as you age.
—Christa Sgobba, Health, 16 June 2026
But his endurance is about to be tested as never before.
—Jon Keller, CBS News, 15 June 2026
Long-distance running was the most blatant case in point—a punishing feat of endurance that held out the promise of quantified individual success.
—Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for endurance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for endurance
Noun
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But beyond these consecrated walls, continuity may depend as much on action as faith.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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Cao is strategically building his team, repositioning competent legacy appointees to ensure continuity while fostering a loyal leadership cadre.—
Craig Hooper,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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Meanwhile, the pack’s Playful Pink/Infrared 23/Shy Pink/Arctic Pink (style code IQ5706-600) look is said to be a continuation of the New York-centric storytelling which began on the brand’s pink Air Jordan 5 and was also seen on its friends-and-family exclusive Timberland Field Boot from December.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
18 June 2026
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Wednesday’s continuation of Tuesday’s contest began in the bottom of the second with the Braves trailing 3-2.—
Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
17 June 2026
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In a business built on people, persistence, and long-term thinking, investors who adopt an entrepreneurial mindset can position themselves to uncover opportunities, create value, and build lasting success even in the most competitive markets.—
James Nelson,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Mighty Mary is a rousing story of courage, teamwork and persistence, revealing how one bold act can ripple outward to shift culture, expand possibility and open doors for generations to come.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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The project had received a continuance from an initial public hearing April 20, at which City Council member Natalie Jangula and others raised concerns about a lack of open space.—
Noah Daly
June 16,
Idaho Statesman,
17 June 2026
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The trial began in March, and has been punctuated by long continuances.—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2026
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“Endurance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endurance. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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