as in continuity
uninterrupted or lasting existence
the endurance of his love for his wife was not arrested even by her death
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Recent Examples of endurance
Ball, whose endurance has been impressive with additional minutes, could be his best available trade piece, though center Nikola Vučević, who is motivated to play for a contender, might bring more in return.
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Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 2 Feb. 2025
Stay consistent with your training to see improvements in strength, endurance, and overall functional fitness.
—Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 7 Feb. 2025
The image comes with a special meaning: ferns are often interpreted as a sign of endurance, resilience and new beginnings given their ability to flourish in diverse conditions.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 4 Feb. 2025
The researchers discovered that the stem-like T cells’ endurance was fueled by a protein called inhibitor of DNA binding 3, or ID3, which is expressed by a gene of the same name.
—New Atlas, 4 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for endurance
Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 2 Feb. 2025
Stay consistent with your training to see improvements in strength, endurance, and overall functional fitness.
—Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 7 Feb. 2025
The image comes with a special meaning: ferns are often interpreted as a sign of endurance, resilience and new beginnings given their ability to flourish in diverse conditions.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 4 Feb. 2025
The researchers discovered that the stem-like T cells’ endurance was fueled by a protein called inhibitor of DNA binding 3, or ID3, which is expressed by a gene of the same name.
—New Atlas, 4 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for endurance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for endurance
Noun
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Economic downturns, supply chain disruptions, and geopolitical shifts threaten business continuity.—
Jason Phillips,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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The responsibility of the upcoming new executive hire will be to ensure the continuity required to challenge consistently.—
James McNicholas,
The Athletic,
19 Feb. 2025
Noun
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This included a confounding and-one call by the referees, in which White was granted continuation on a layup while being fouled despite fully losing — then regaining — possession of the ball.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Feb. 2025
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Several of the wrestlers just won their first state title with the football team in the fall, and this was a continuation.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
22 Feb. 2025
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Research by Michael Scheier and Charles Carver found that optimism fuels persistence because optimistic individuals envision reaching their goals, even during setbacks.—
Glenn Llopis,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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Not only about the persistence of violence against women but about the confusions present across our societies.—
Katie Ebner-Landy,
The New Yorker,
22 Feb. 2025
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Thus, what the crowd witnessed onstage at The Ryman was nothing short of the continuance of a song and style with history that will outlive its players.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
USA TODAY,
16 Jan. 2025
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Among the key discussion points will be the continuance of the fiscal guardrails, enacted as part of the historic, bipartisan budget of 2017 that was crafted when the state Senate was tied at 18-18 and Republicans had more power to influence legislation.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
5 Jan. 2025
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“Endurance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endurance. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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