as in endurance
great physical or mental strength that allows you to continue doing something for a long time
Do you have the stamina to finish the job?
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Recent Examples of stamina
Kids will learn how to do circus tricks and build stamina along the way.
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Jessie Dax-Setkus, Oc Register, 22 Mar. 2026
Even up 4-1 in the final 15 minutes, the Rapids kept pushing past the limits of stamina to find a fifth goal, both in the press and in the buildup.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2026
Striking a blow for the Mountain West Conference, which Utah State, SDSU and Boise State are leaving for the Pac-12, the high-altitude Aggies rode their stamina and playmaking down the stretch to book Sunday’s date opposite Arizona.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
The Mughals particularly valued these horses for their strength and stamina, as well as their colors and other aesthetic features.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 20 Mar. 2026
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Jessie Dax-Setkus, Oc Register, 22 Mar. 2026
Even up 4-1 in the final 15 minutes, the Rapids kept pushing past the limits of stamina to find a fifth goal, both in the press and in the buildup.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2026
Striking a blow for the Mountain West Conference, which Utah State, SDSU and Boise State are leaving for the Pac-12, the high-altitude Aggies rode their stamina and playmaking down the stretch to book Sunday’s date opposite Arizona.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
The Mughals particularly valued these horses for their strength and stamina, as well as their colors and other aesthetic features.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 20 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for stamina
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stamina
Noun
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The aircraft itself appears smaller than the B-2, consistent with earlier assessments, but optimized for endurance rather than payload.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Apr. 2026
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It should be noted that creatine isn’t meant to be taken right before long endurance workouts or events.—
Morgan Pearson,
Verywell Health,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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As his hands grow steady again, Levell hopes others living with Parkinson's find strength in their own journey.—
Amelia Mugavero,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Among a raft of reforms Warsh has previously indicated he’d like to see at the central bank—advancing a bullish outlook on the productivity benefits of AI, the strength of which could provide the basis for an argument to begin a rate-cutting cycle.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Lush, vibrant and full of life, California Tropicals instantly brightens any space while adding fresh, feel-good energy.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Steady fixes protect energy for deeper pursuits.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Apr. 2026
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Those with the condition experience stiff and swollen neck muscles, according to the Cleveland Clinic.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
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The results, published in the journal Radiology, showed that the more ultraprocessed foods people consumed, the higher the amount of fat stored inside their thigh muscles.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Stamina.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stamina. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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