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
His stamina, blocking ability, and experience playing against top-level players will likely help Ecuador pull off some upset victories at the 2026 tournament.
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Tushaar Kuthiala,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 June 2026
High levels of fitness signal that a leader has the stamina to withstand pressure without breaking down when the organization needs them most.
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Julian Hayes Ii,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Perhaps that helped Stirtz forge his seemingly limitless stamina on the basketball court.
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Pj Green,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
Performing, at times, can mirror the energy of a busy emergency room in Pittsburgh’s North Side, making endurance and stamina key.
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Abbey White,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for stamina
Tushaar Kuthiala,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 June 2026
High levels of fitness signal that a leader has the stamina to withstand pressure without breaking down when the organization needs them most.
—
Julian Hayes Ii,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Perhaps that helped Stirtz forge his seemingly limitless stamina on the basketball court.
—
Pj Green,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
Performing, at times, can mirror the energy of a busy emergency room in Pittsburgh’s North Side, making endurance and stamina key.
—
Abbey White,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for stamina
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stamina
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Meanwhile, frightful aftershocks continued to rock the area, sowing terror in a population already reaching the limits of endurance.
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Designed during the final years of the Cold War, it was engineered to hunt the Soviet Union’s most advanced submarines with exceptional stealth, firepower, and endurance.
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Additional laser pulses reveal how much the ion’s quantum state has changed, allowing researchers to calculate the strength of the surrounding electric field.
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The link held even after accounting for traditional risk factors, though the strength varied by racial and ethnic group, a gap researchers say still needs further study before firm conclusions can be drawn about why.
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The city is recommending zoning regulations that fall in line with state statute while trying to calm residents who are worried data centers will overwhelm resources like water and energy and impose on their quality of life.
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Welcome to Climate Point, your weekly guide to the latest news about climate, energy and the environment.
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Why barre keeps showing up on class schedules Barre is the low-impact entry in this lineup, blending ballet, pilates and yoga into high-repetition, small-range movements that tone muscles without battering the joints.
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Advertisement Doperak and Lund say that pickle juice is best used to treat muscle cramps, rather than prevent them.
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“Stamina.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stamina. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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