stamina

noun

Definition of staminanext
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 At birth, both boys had tongue ties that had to be corrected, and one was small and lacked the stamina to nurse at first. — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 28 July 2026 In a 2024 survey of third-to-eighth-grade teachers, more than 80 percent said that their students’ reading stamina had declined since 2019. — Rose Horowitch, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026 Plus, their ultra-light, ergonomic ear casings secure up to 50 hours of total charge capsule stamina with rapid quick-charge support. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 6 July 2026 Having taken charge of around 5,500 matches over a 46-year officiating career, the great-grandfather credits his longevity and match-day stamina to a lifetime of healthy habits and a foundational diet, news agency SWNS reported. — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for stamina
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stamina
  1. endurance
  2. strength
  3. energy
  4. muscle
Noun
  • Chinese researchers have developed a high-energy lithium-metal primary battery that combines long endurance with powerful bursts while operating at temperatures as low as -40°F (-40°C).
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 is the most capable smartwatch in Samsung's lineup, justifying its premium price with massive upgrades in endurance, screen visibility, and ruggedness.
    — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of endurance
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  • Loss of muscle strength, medication side effects, neurological conditions, and changes in vision or balance can all affect gait.
    — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Guest judge Willy Chavarria praises how Jeffrey’s outfit moved (my favorite thing about it), but the strength of Naheim’s tromp l’oeil effect snags him the win, immunity for the next challenge, and $20,000 from Viva.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of strength
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  • Many agree that the surge in data centers, not Illinois clean energy law, is the primary cause of skyrocketing power prices across power grid operator PJM’s 13-state footprint.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Defensiveness extends conversations, weakens credibility and drains emotional energy that could have been directed toward solving problems.
    — Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of energy
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  • This helps to build functional core strength rather than just targeting a single muscle group.
    — Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2026
  • The bed is also constructed with pressure-relieving orthopedic foam intended to help support joints and muscles.
    — Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of muscle

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