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as in perseveres
to continue despite difficulties, opposition, or discouragement
she persisted in her efforts and eventually got the job she wanted
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as in remains
to remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state
my headache persisted for almost the entire day
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Recent Examples of persists
In response, almost all insurers rationed the drug’s distribution via prior authorizations and coverage denials (a problem that persists today).
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Michael Rose, STAT, 3 Apr. 2026
If inflation persists or the Fed delays rate cuts, HELOC rates could rise again quickly, driving up the price of your line of credit.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Squeezing through ‘pinch points’ Our model showed that the squirrel’s best habitat persists in a network of pinch points, bottlenecks where development and infrastructure funnel movement into a limited set of pathways.
—Eve Bohnett, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
Worry persists, however, about the impact of long-term exposure and whether combinations of various drugs in the water might increase risk.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
If festive pride persists, it is no longer connected to a country, empire, culture, or race, but the unique traditions of individual municipalities, pitted against one another in fierce but friendly, sportsmanlike rivalries.
—Tim Brinkhof, JSTOR Daily, 1 Apr. 2026
If Gen Z’s general disinterest in religion persists, American society will only secularize further.
—Luis Parrales, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2026
The state has not elected a Republican governor since 2002, but the Siena poll showed movement toward Blakeman for the second consecutive month, signaling potential vulnerability for Hochul if the trend persists into the budget season and broader campaign.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
But the latest footage from South London suggests the problem persists nearly one year later.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
Michael Rose, STAT, 3 Apr. 2026
If inflation persists or the Fed delays rate cuts, HELOC rates could rise again quickly, driving up the price of your line of credit.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Squeezing through ‘pinch points’ Our model showed that the squirrel’s best habitat persists in a network of pinch points, bottlenecks where development and infrastructure funnel movement into a limited set of pathways.
—Eve Bohnett, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
Worry persists, however, about the impact of long-term exposure and whether combinations of various drugs in the water might increase risk.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
If festive pride persists, it is no longer connected to a country, empire, culture, or race, but the unique traditions of individual municipalities, pitted against one another in fierce but friendly, sportsmanlike rivalries.
—Tim Brinkhof, JSTOR Daily, 1 Apr. 2026
If Gen Z’s general disinterest in religion persists, American society will only secularize further.
—Luis Parrales, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2026
The state has not elected a Republican governor since 2002, but the Siena poll showed movement toward Blakeman for the second consecutive month, signaling potential vulnerability for Hochul if the trend persists into the budget season and broader campaign.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
But the latest footage from South London suggests the problem persists nearly one year later.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for persists
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That spirit of hers perseveres.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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After spending her childhood as a caretaker for her mentally unwell mother, Annie perseveres, getting to her third year of medical school before a mental breakdown forces her to withdraw.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
20 Feb. 2026
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Investigators said the fire caused millions of dollars in damage to the Target location, which remains closed for repairs.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The reason Cipriani moved against Shell the first time remains a matter of speculation.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Apr. 2026
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Fort Worth Benbrook continues to thrive Fort Worth Benbrook isn’t ranked but probably should be.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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No trial date has been set, as his defense continues to review the evidence and conduct depositions.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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Counsell is hoping the rehab lasts from three to seven days.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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The 2026 New York International Auto Show begins April 3 and lasts until April 12.—
Keith Laing,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Persists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persists. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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