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
One of the main ways Crampton was able to persevere was by using her skills as a chef and immersing herself in nutrition to accelerate her recovery.
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Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
That last purpose is often the hardest to fulfill yet Sybil perseveres to find her own truth, through her faith in words.
—The Know, Denver Post, 19 Oct. 2025
K'Lavon Chaisson drew extra attention throughout the second half and persevered to pick up pressure through chips and double-teams.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 14 Oct. 2025
Just a few hours before the show, a torrential downpour threatens to halt the event, but Victoria perseveres.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 9 Oct. 2025
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Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
That last purpose is often the hardest to fulfill yet Sybil perseveres to find her own truth, through her faith in words.
—The Know, Denver Post, 19 Oct. 2025
K'Lavon Chaisson drew extra attention throughout the second half and persevered to pick up pressure through chips and double-teams.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 14 Oct. 2025
Just a few hours before the show, a torrential downpour threatens to halt the event, but Victoria perseveres.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 9 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for persevere
Recent Examples of Synonyms for persevere
persist
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But the reality for him, fairly or unfairly, is that if some of the habits persist, the smoke may turn to fire as the season progresses.—
Scott Wheeler,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Major delays at airports across the country continue to persist due to staffing issues in air traffic controller towers and centers.—
Jon Haworth,
ABC News,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Persevere.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persevere. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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