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
Those players have, until now, shown great stamina and durability.
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James McNicholas, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Saturday — yet showed phenomenal fitness, athleticism and stamina for just over three hours in pursuit of their own historic achievements.
—John Pye, Baltimore Sun, 1 Feb. 2026
For this polar adventure, all gear must be carried to remote and rugged camps, necessitating vigorous training beforehand that focuses on stamina and strength.
—Wendy Altschuler, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Waning stamina was one explanation; Bainbridge had long been a heavy drinker and smoker.
—Christopher Tayler, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
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James McNicholas, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Saturday — yet showed phenomenal fitness, athleticism and stamina for just over three hours in pursuit of their own historic achievements.
—John Pye, Baltimore Sun, 1 Feb. 2026
For this polar adventure, all gear must be carried to remote and rugged camps, necessitating vigorous training beforehand that focuses on stamina and strength.
—Wendy Altschuler, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Waning stamina was one explanation; Bainbridge had long been a heavy drinker and smoker.
—Christopher Tayler, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for stamina
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stamina
Noun
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What goes on during the actual race is an incredible test of endurance, technique, and bravery.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside,
5 Feb. 2026
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The key to its endurance, Rypinski explains, is creating a welcoming environment.—
Maddie Connors,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Your body needs vitamin D to absorb calcium and maintain bone strength.—
Zia Sherrell,
Health,
5 Feb. 2026
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There is strength in coming together to pray, Gomez said.—
Anissa Rivera,
Daily News,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Whereas traditional nuclear fission energy creates power by splitting atoms, fusion uses heat to create energy by melding them together.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
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That pattern is associated with better satiety, energy stability, and muscle maintenance, as long as sodium is kept in check when selecting meals.—
Rita Templeton,
Flow Space,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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That structure can support the kind of consistent protein intake experts recommend for maintaining muscle and energy during perimenopause and menopause, especially when meals are selected in the roughly 25- to 35-gram protein range.—
Rita Templeton,
Flow Space,
13 Feb. 2026
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His muscles waste, his mind dulls, his body collapses inward until only a voice remains, thin and disembodied.—
Gilberto Lopes,
STAT,
12 Feb. 2026
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“Stamina.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stamina. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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