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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Running combines balance, endurance, decision-making and energy management.—
Adriana James-Rodil,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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The company said two configurations are being developed, one optimized for stealth endurance and the other for higher-speed strike and patrol roles.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Simpson doesn’t have the arm strength or size (6-foot-1, 210 pounds) of many top NFL quarterbacks, but the Rams apparently loved his technique and decision-making under pressure.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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As their mutual competitiveness grows shockingly ugly, Niall learns to turn Ruben’s Samsonian strength and fury against him, knocking down the pillars of Ruben’s own life.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
24 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
Noun
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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 25 Apr. 2026.
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