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
Some supplements that may help boost your stamina or support your efforts include:
Creatine: Evidence suggests creatine may increase mental resilience and help offset the effects of poor sleep, both of which can support overall stamina.
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Jakob Roze, Health, 19 June 2025
Leaders need uncommon levels of physical and mental stamina — and not in short bursts, but continuously.
—Suzy Welch, CNBC, 17 June 2025
Chase impressed us all with his stamina, good spirits, and ease around grown-ups.
—Elizabeth Cantrell, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2025
For the second consecutive year, Larson will attempt to complete 1,100 miles of racing in a single day — a high-stakes test of stamina, skill and adaptability.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 19 May 2025
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Jakob Roze, Health, 19 June 2025
Leaders need uncommon levels of physical and mental stamina — and not in short bursts, but continuously.
—Suzy Welch, CNBC, 17 June 2025
Chase impressed us all with his stamina, good spirits, and ease around grown-ups.
—Elizabeth Cantrell, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2025
For the second consecutive year, Larson will attempt to complete 1,100 miles of racing in a single day — a high-stakes test of stamina, skill and adaptability.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stamina
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The 21-day endurance cycling event features nearly 185 riders competing to hoist the Coupe de Omnisports (Omnisports Cup) at the finish line.—
Rudie Obias,
HollywoodReporter,
3 July 2025
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Spanning 100 miles of the Western States Trail from California’s Olympic Valley to the small Gold Rush town of Auburn, the race traces its roots, as well as its coveted belt buckle finisher award, to the Tevis Cup, a legendary endurance horse ride.—
Miriam Schwartz,
Boston Herald,
25 June 2025
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So the issue now is time — time needed to build back his arm strength.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 July 2025
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In America, excellence, grit, and determination is our strength.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
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You are not only welcomed but encouraged to bring bold energy to all of these magical experiences!—
Essence,
Essence,
6 July 2025
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The legislation amounts to a repudiation of the agendas of the past two Democratic presidents, Barack Obama and Joe Biden, in rolling back Obama's Medicaid expansion under his signature health law and Biden's tax credits for renewable energy.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
5 July 2025
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On May 23, in a game against the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park the 31-year-old two-time All-Star suffered a strained right quadriceps muscle, and has been on the injured list ever since.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 2025
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Staying active, building muscle, getting enough sleep, and managing stress can help increase your metabolism.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
30 June 2025
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“Stamina.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stamina. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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