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
Those committed to inclusion have persevered while creating new memories around Juneteenth.
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Simone E. Morris, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
Ultimately, Spaun persevered while others drowned away down the leaderboard.
—Vik Chokshi, New York Times, 17 June 2025
Through it all, head coach Mike Tomlin has persevered.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2025
As has been the case all season, the Storm persevered.
—Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2025
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Simone E. Morris, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
Ultimately, Spaun persevered while others drowned away down the leaderboard.
—Vik Chokshi, New York Times, 17 June 2025
Through it all, head coach Mike Tomlin has persevered.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2025
As has been the case all season, the Storm persevered.
—Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for persevere
Recent Examples of Synonyms for persevere
persist
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Although the hottest temperatures are expected during the weekend, there is a moderate risk extreme heat will persist into later next week for parts of the Ohio Valley and East Coast states (New York could see 100-degree temperatures on Monday or Tuesday).—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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But if the system fails to form or shifts course, dangerously hot conditions could persist across the Kansas City metro.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
20 June 2025
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“Persevere.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persevere. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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