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
The former distance runner estimates the disease has reduced her stamina by 90%, forcing her to use an electric wheelchair to do physical activities that used to be effortless.
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Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
However, whether testosterone booster supplements would increase energy or stamina is unclear.
—Megan Nunn, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 10 Mar. 2025
Now a captain with that San Jose Fire Department, Condren will join other firefighters Saturday in Sacramento to offer those interested in becoming firefighters a glimpse into their profession, a chance to test their stamina on an agility course and an opportunity to check out equipment.
—Cathie Anderson, Sacbee.com, 4 Apr. 2025
People, not only Blacks and the downtrodden, prayed for his stamina.
—Bea L. Hines, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2025
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Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
However, whether testosterone booster supplements would increase energy or stamina is unclear.
—Megan Nunn, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 10 Mar. 2025
Now a captain with that San Jose Fire Department, Condren will join other firefighters Saturday in Sacramento to offer those interested in becoming firefighters a glimpse into their profession, a chance to test their stamina on an agility course and an opportunity to check out equipment.
—Cathie Anderson, Sacbee.com, 4 Apr. 2025
People, not only Blacks and the downtrodden, prayed for his stamina.
—Bea L. Hines, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stamina
Noun
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It's also not recommended for endurance athletes to fast before high-intensity training.—
Cathy Nelson,
Verywell Health,
23 Apr. 2025
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Every recipe is stress-tested for both flavor and endurance.—
Nasha Smith,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Getty Images That said, international and U.S. stock returns tend to ebb and flow in cycles, with each showing multi-year periods of relative strength and weakness.—
Greg Iacurci,Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2025
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Neuroplasticity allows for the formation of new connections, the purging of obsolete ones, and changes in the strength of existing connections—all processes that make subtle changes to the structure of our neural networks.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Moscow regaining its status as Europe's top energy supplier would hurt American oil and gas producers, especially as the U.S. has made inroads as an LNG supplier there.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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During ketosis, the body burns fat for energy instead of sugar.—
Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, RDN,
Health,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Try it as a dynamic warm-up: Experts now generally recommend warming up the muscles with gentle movement, rather than static stretching.—
The New York Times,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Apr. 2025
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Gentile cites recent research showing that proteins from phytoestrogens—whole soy foods such as edamame (soybeans) or tofu—help support muscle and increase the lean mass of older adults.—
Denise Maher,
Flow Space,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Stamina.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stamina. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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