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
Powershift is trying the 10-furlong distance for the first time, but his pedigree screams stamina.
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Teresa Genaro, New York Times, 5 June 2026
But a new book by former first lady Jill Biden suggests that these reassuring portraits of an octogenarian president with enviable stamina were embellished.
—Kaylah Jackson, NBC news, 3 June 2026
The organization believes Brito needs more time to build up and maintain his stamina before calling him up to start or serve as a long man out of the bullpen.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026
The fast push through the first few songs in the show has required a new level of stamina for the performer.
—Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
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Teresa Genaro, New York Times, 5 June 2026
But a new book by former first lady Jill Biden suggests that these reassuring portraits of an octogenarian president with enviable stamina were embellished.
—Kaylah Jackson, NBC news, 3 June 2026
The organization believes Brito needs more time to build up and maintain his stamina before calling him up to start or serve as a long man out of the bullpen.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026
The fast push through the first few songs in the show has required a new level of stamina for the performer.
—Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stamina
Noun
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This isn’t the hybrid motor in the back of an endurance prototype or a diesel engine designed to run 24 hours nonstop.—
Jerry Perez,
The Drive,
11 June 2026
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As mentioned, crunches focus on aspects of core endurance, which helps the abdominal muscles support and stabilize the spine during everyday activities.—
Christa Sgobba,
Health,
11 June 2026
Noun
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That’s one of our city’s greatest strengths.—
Todd Plummer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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Even in a less spectacular season at the tip of a City side which did not always play to his strengths, Haaland still found the net 38 times in 52 club appearances.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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Wellness gurus will also appreciate the range of treatments and healing modalities on offer at The Lotus Spa, from classic massages and facials to Reiki energy work and sound baths.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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Set your thermostat to 78°F in summer to balance comfort and energy savings.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
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As this process of disruption progresses, paralysis can develop — including in the muscles responsible for breathing.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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The activity strengthens core muscles, legs and arms.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
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“Stamina.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stamina. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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