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
Despite Louisville’s comparative success in integration and the diversification of its neighborhoods in the decades after busing, the sense of large-scale out-of-county White flight perseveres, kept alive in anecdotes and passed down memories of the time.
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Keely Doll, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Sep. 2025
As the series played out, Xena and Gabrielle completed various missions and fought off several enemies to persevere for the greater good.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
The challenge for him will be to persevere against opponents who can match the quality of the Crimson Tide, putting them in potential danger of losses.
—Richard Pereira, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Twenty years after Hurricane Katrina, survivors and first responders are reflecting on how their personal hardships pushed them to persevere and rebuild New Orleans.
—Sophia Leone, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2025
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Keely Doll, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Sep. 2025
As the series played out, Xena and Gabrielle completed various missions and fought off several enemies to persevere for the greater good.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
The challenge for him will be to persevere against opponents who can match the quality of the Crimson Tide, putting them in potential danger of losses.
—Richard Pereira, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Twenty years after Hurricane Katrina, survivors and first responders are reflecting on how their personal hardships pushed them to persevere and rebuild New Orleans.
—Sophia Leone, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for persevere
persist
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India’s defense gradually improved, but his struggles at the plate persisted.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
27 Sep. 2025
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That figure has doubled since 2019 and is now at its highest-ever level, largely a function of declining office values tied to remote work trends that have persisted since the COVID pandemic.—
Mercury News Editorial,
Mercury News,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Persevere.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persevere. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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