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 Being on the road for five months requires the same kind of stamina as being an athlete. — Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 16 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
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  1. endurance
  2. strength
  3. energy
  4. muscle
Noun
  • As a result, today’s designers often prioritize stealth, sensor performance, endurance, and weapons integration over setting new speed records.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 4 Aug. 2026
  • It is frequently associated with endurance athletes, but its relevance extends to anyone interested in maintaining cardiovascular fitness and physical capacity over time.
    — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of endurance
Noun
  • For now, though, Denver appears focused on preserving Bo Nix’s favorite target for a full-strength playoff run.
    — Luca Evans, Denver Post, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Jacas, whose reps have steadily increased over the week, has by no means dominated for even a stretch of practice, but flashes of excellent upper-body strength and burst off the line are there.
    — Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of strength
Noun
  • Scientists are curious about the sun's inner workings to better track massive bursts of energy called coronal mass ejections that can hurl toward Earth.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Saudi energy infrastructure has been the target of Iranian attacks, and the uncertainty over the status of the Strait of Hormuz has had a dramatic effect on the movement – and price – of oil drilled in the Middle East.
    — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of energy
Noun
  • Males typically have a greater proportion of fast-twitch muscle fibers, improving explosive speed and power.
    — Jon Root OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Their noses and the inside of their ears and their long tongue muscles were delightfully pink, the color of a crayon.
    — Rachel Yoder, New Yorker, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of muscle

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