as in to persist
to continue despite difficulties, opposition, or discouragement
although he was frustrated by the lack of financial resources and support, he persevered in his scientific research
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Recent Examples of persevere
The intimate animal has persevered for millions of years.
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Ian Kerner 18 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 1 Feb. 2026
The films remained popular throughout the early 1940s, and their impact persevered via reruns, rereleases, and even parodies, such as Eddie Murphy's not-so-little Buckwheat on Saturday Night Live.
—Andrew Walsh, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Jan. 2026
Her latest set seems like a strong indicator that minimalism will continue to persevere throughout the next few months.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 29 Jan. 2026
Porkchop has persevered through her travails.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
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Ian Kerner 18 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 1 Feb. 2026
The films remained popular throughout the early 1940s, and their impact persevered via reruns, rereleases, and even parodies, such as Eddie Murphy's not-so-little Buckwheat on Saturday Night Live.
—Andrew Walsh, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Jan. 2026
Her latest set seems like a strong indicator that minimalism will continue to persevere throughout the next few months.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 29 Jan. 2026
Porkchop has persevered through her travails.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for persevere
persist
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While traders are trying to cash in on the rally, geopolitical uncertainty persists, boding well for gold prices.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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Last month, a top semiconductor industry CEO told CNBC that the memory chip shortage was expected to persist through 2027.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Persevere.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persevere. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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