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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Hutchinson followed that up with context about a 2018 study that showed some evidence that 90 grams of carbs per hour is the best option for endurance athletes.—
Devin Kelly,
Outside Online,
3 Apr. 2025
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Aron Solomon—Another Blow to Trump's Bona Fides Awaiting Trump's tariff proclamations has become a collective endurance test.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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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
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The organization will have to rely on the overall strength of its 40-man roster and rework the bullpen on the fly.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Alexander Smirnov was sentenced to six years in prison in January after pleading guilty to lying to his FBI handler about the Biden family's ties to a Ukrainian energy company -- in addition to a series of unrelated tax fraud charges.—
Alexander Mallin,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Key challenges, like the risk of exacerbating inequality if access is limited to the rich and the significant energy demands, will need to be addressed.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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According to the Mayo Clinic, ALS causes loss of muscle control and there is currently no cure for this disease.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2025
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Eating cottage cheese before bed helps stimulate muscle protein synthesis, which can help support a healthy metabolism.—
Veronica Cristino,
Vogue,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Stamina.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stamina. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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