endurance
Americannoun
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the fact or power of enduring or bearing pain, hardships, etc.
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the ability or strength to continue or last, especially despite fatigue, stress, or other adverse conditions; stamina.
He has amazing physical endurance.
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lasting quality; duration.
His friendships have little endurance.
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something endured, as a hardship; trial.
noun
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the capacity, state, or an instance of enduring
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something endured; a hardship, strain, or privation
Related Words
See patience.
Etymology
Origin of endurance
Example Sentences
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The heady early years at Apple, wartime endurance in Britain, Motown’s hidden genius and more of the month’s best nonfiction.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
For example, it can reduce the benefits of endurance training and negatively affect athletic performance.
From Science Daily • Mar. 27, 2026
Michaelian was a competitive sports car racer for more than 25 years, competing in endurance events at tracks including Le Mans, Daytona Beach, Nürburgring, Dubai and Sebring in Florida.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026
In a moment when partisanship dominates coverage, his passing invites reflection on the role of law, accountability, and the endurance of civic norms.
From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026
“Under no circumstances am I to be disturbed,” he announced, “for I am hungry beyond endurance, and I require absolute silence to gain the full enjoyment of my meal.”
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
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