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
Chase impressed us all with his stamina, good spirits, and ease around grown-ups.
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Elizabeth Cantrell, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2025
For the second consecutive year, Larson will attempt to complete 1,100 miles of racing in a single day — a high-stakes test of stamina, skill and adaptability.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 19 May 2025
Khamenei may bet that Israel doesn’t have the capacity, stamina or will to maintain a war of attrition with Iran over the long term and that the longer the missile exchanges go on, the more political pressure Netanyahu will feel to come to the table.
—Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2025
The race is a grueling test of both speed and stamina, requiring teams to not only push their machines to the limit but also carefully manage their drivers across the full day and night of racing.
—Jenn Nelson, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
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Elizabeth Cantrell, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2025
For the second consecutive year, Larson will attempt to complete 1,100 miles of racing in a single day — a high-stakes test of stamina, skill and adaptability.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 19 May 2025
Khamenei may bet that Israel doesn’t have the capacity, stamina or will to maintain a war of attrition with Iran over the long term and that the longer the missile exchanges go on, the more political pressure Netanyahu will feel to come to the table.
—Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2025
The race is a grueling test of both speed and stamina, requiring teams to not only push their machines to the limit but also carefully manage their drivers across the full day and night of racing.
—Jenn Nelson, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stamina
Noun
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Your racing resume is so impressive and diverse — stints in NASCAR, IndyCar, Formula E, IMSA, among other series, plus endurance racing like Sebring and Daytona.—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
21 June 2025
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However, this past weekend and more than 14 years later, Kubica completed what is perceived by many to be the greatest motorsport comeback of all time, winning the iconic 24 hours of Le Mans endurance race.—
Rory Fleming,
CNN Money,
21 June 2025
Noun
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Start half strength liquid fertilizer applications weekly after the seeds germinate.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 June 2025
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Even these young players already have major tournament experience — a huge strength given their tough group.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
Noun
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Not everyone has gotten the memo, but energy demand and production are set to increase tenfold over the next 20 years, heralding a new era.—
Clem Chambers,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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These mental health challenges aren’t occurring just because women have multiple baby fathers and are mixing energies with multiple men.—
Essence,
Essence,
23 June 2025
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As muscular as Lewis-Parry already is, special makeup effects supervisor John Nolan added even more muscles on top of his massive frame, especially to his back.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
21 June 2025
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Your core includes the muscles that surround your spine, from your abdominals to your lower back.—
Katie Camero,
SELF,
20 June 2025
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“Stamina.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stamina. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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