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as in power
the ability to exert effort for the accomplishment of a task
the murdered man's wife didn't have the emotional strength to face reporters
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as in stability
the ability to withstand force or stress without being distorted, dislodged, or damaged
this cheap shelving unit doesn't have the strength to hold all those books
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Recent Examples of strength
While calcium is essential, bone strength depends on a combination of several minerals and vitamins, many of which are found in equal or greater quantity in food sources beyond milk.
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Suchandrima Bhowmik,
Health,
25 June 2026
Important projects are reassigned, decision-making authority shifts to others and work that once showcased your strengths begins to disappear.
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Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
This is due to a thickness-strength trade-off, in which making the ceramic layers thin enough for microelectronics severely compromises the structural strength.
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Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
25 June 2026
Venezuela opposition leader María Corina Machado, in exile after leaving Venezuela in December, took to X to send prayers and wish strength to Venezuelans.
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ABC News,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for strength
Suchandrima Bhowmik,
Health,
25 June 2026
Important projects are reassigned, decision-making authority shifts to others and work that once showcased your strengths begins to disappear.
—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
This is due to a thickness-strength trade-off, in which making the ceramic layers thin enough for microelectronics severely compromises the structural strength.
—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
25 June 2026
Venezuela opposition leader María Corina Machado, in exile after leaving Venezuela in December, took to X to send prayers and wish strength to Venezuelans.
—
ABC News,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for strength
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strength
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To put these figures in perspective, the entire city of San Francisco consumes about 1 gigawatt of power.
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The Hermosa Beach Pier closed Sunday morning after a truck collided with nearby power lines.
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According to the team, the best-performing model achieved nearly 98 percent detection accuracy on the global dataset, demonstrating a high level of reliability in identifying space hurricanes automatically.
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The word always indicates consistent reliability.
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Creative energy simmers beneath the surface, waiting for the right moment to be expressed.
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The measures would open sectors such as banking, energy, and real estate development to private capital and foreign companies.
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Someone with anxious attachment may worry about rejection, seek excessive reassurance or feel uncertain about the stability of relationships.
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The Cloudrunner 2 is a great shoe for anyone who wants stability and a secure feel.
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Sprinting entails pushing off with your feet and abruptly activating your calf muscles.
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Symptoms include muscle cramps, extreme fatigue, impaired performance, headache, irritability, nausea, dizziness, cramping and dehydration.
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This wicker patio furniture set has racked up more than 11,500 perfect ratings from shoppers, who highlight its value considering cost, sturdiness, and comfort.
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But the delay raises questions over the sturdiness of the memorandum of understanding to end the war, signed by Trump on Wednesday.
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“Strength.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strength. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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