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
Since the days of Hillary, Sherpas have been renowned not only for their stamina at high altitudes and capacity for hard work, but also their cheerful friendliness and simple grace.
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John Meyer, The Denver Post, 2 Feb. 2025
Build Endurance Leadership requires stamina, both mentally and physically.
—Gina Martin, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Less muscle means less stamina and strength and more fatigue, making treatment and recovery more difficult.30
Foods to Help Gain Weight
Choosing foods high in protein and calories can help achieve weight gain.
—Brittany Poulson, Mda, Rdn, Cd, Cdces, Verywell Health, 11 Feb. 2025
Trump seems to welcome every opportunity to show off his stamina and strike a contrast with Biden, even months after defeating him.
—Brian Stelter, CNN, 9 Feb. 2025
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John Meyer, The Denver Post, 2 Feb. 2025
Build Endurance Leadership requires stamina, both mentally and physically.
—Gina Martin, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Less muscle means less stamina and strength and more fatigue, making treatment and recovery more difficult.30
Foods to Help Gain Weight
Choosing foods high in protein and calories can help achieve weight gain.
—Brittany Poulson, Mda, Rdn, Cd, Cdces, Verywell Health, 11 Feb. 2025
Trump seems to welcome every opportunity to show off his stamina and strike a contrast with Biden, even months after defeating him.
—Brian Stelter, CNN, 9 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stamina
Noun
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The six episodes in the season span from Brazil, Asia, India, South Africa to Japan as Blaine explores the world and puts endurance to the test.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
18 Feb. 2025
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Plant was putting them through a cheerful endurance test, but the filmmakers were used to the hunt.—
Steve Appleford,
SPIN,
17 Feb. 2025
Noun
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There’s an inner strength that comes out when needed.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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Executing such an audacious plan takes courage, self-belief, and the ability to capitalise on one’s strengths.—
David Ferrini,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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This solid base provided by the energy of Ollie Rathbone and George Dobson helped the defence put in one of their more polished collective displays, certainly since Cambridge United’s surprise 2-2 draw at the SToK Cae Ras on December 14 heralded a notable drop-off in form.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
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The energy then gets re-emitted at longer, lower-energy wavelengths—greens, yellows, oranges, and reds.—
Elizabeth Rayne,
Ars Technica,
23 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Tightening the anal sphincter and pelvic floor muscles Straining: Pushing as if trying to go but without fully emptying Defecating: Emptying the rectum without stopping The radiologist captures images at each stage to see how your muscles function and help identify any issues.—
Suchandrima Bhowmik,
Health,
20 Feb. 2025
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China is also looking for goodwill as well as the ability to exert political muscle.—
Gabrielle Emanuel,
NPR,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Stamina.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stamina. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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