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as in power
the ability to exert effort for the accomplishment of a task
the murdered man's wife didn't have the emotional strength to face reporters
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as in stability
the ability to withstand force or stress without being distorted, dislodged, or damaged
this cheap shelving unit doesn't have the strength to hold all those books
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Recent Examples of strength
Over 108,000 entries from 160 countries were submitted, with seven photographers ultimately recognized for their technical mastery, originality, and conceptual strength.
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Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
One of Evenepoel’s greatest strengths as a rider is that aggression, the willingness to risk total defeat to maintain a chance of the win.
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Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
As the heat dome in the East will be losing strength, Mother Nature will be lighting some fireworks of her own — in the form of thunderstorms.
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Ben Noll,
Washington Post,
2 July 2026
The United States has latent strength across each of these dimensions.
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Eric Kutcher,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
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Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
One of Evenepoel’s greatest strengths as a rider is that aggression, the willingness to risk total defeat to maintain a chance of the win.
—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
As the heat dome in the East will be losing strength, Mother Nature will be lighting some fireworks of her own — in the form of thunderstorms.
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Ben Noll,
Washington Post,
2 July 2026
The United States has latent strength across each of these dimensions.
—
Eric Kutcher,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for strength
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strength
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Junior Caminero has already done some things no Rays players had ever accomplished, such as extending his sizzling power show on Friday to include hitting 10 home runs over a 10-game span.
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Plus, the power port includes three electrical outlets and three USB ports for powering appliances, speakers, and other devices.
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If new cars can't come straight out of the factory completely free of software errors, automakers can issue regular free updates and patches to vehicles to avoid safety and reliability issues down the line.
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On Monday, Six Flags announced that the ride's manufacturer would make enhancements to the Gold Rusher's vehicle to improve its performance, availability, and reliability.
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The city is recommending zoning regulations that fall in line with state statute while trying to calm residents who are worried data centers will overwhelm resources like water and energy and impose on their quality of life.
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Welcome to Climate Point, your weekly guide to the latest news about climate, energy and the environment.
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Beta 1 landed May 13, Beta 2 on May 26, and Beta 3 on June 16, with each one focused more on stability than new features.
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The funeral comes as Iran seeks to project stability after months of war that decimated much of its senior political and military leadership.
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Why barre keeps showing up on class schedules Barre is the low-impact entry in this lineup, blending ballet, pilates and yoga into high-repetition, small-range movements that tone muscles without battering the joints.
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Advertisement Doperak and Lund say that pickle juice is best used to treat muscle cramps, rather than prevent them.
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This wicker patio furniture set has racked up more than 11,500 perfect ratings from shoppers, who highlight its value considering cost, sturdiness, and comfort.
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But the delay raises questions over the sturdiness of the memorandum of understanding to end the war, signed by Trump on Wednesday.
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“Strength.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strength. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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