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
As leaders, we are taught to persevere.
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Kendra MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Even as borders have changed and countries dissolved over the past century, the World Cup has persevered.
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Carlie Procell,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
If so, that vision of a future beyond the camp may have given her another reason to persevere when perseverance seemed almost impossible.
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Norman B. Gildin,
Sun Sentinel,
9 June 2026
Our in-house historian, Jake Lundberg, writes in this issue that the poem is both an explication of the promise of America and an exhortation to persevere on behalf of the country.
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Jeffrey Goldberg,
The Atlantic,
8 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for persevere
Kendra MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Even as borders have changed and countries dissolved over the past century, the World Cup has persevered.
—
Carlie Procell,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
If so, that vision of a future beyond the camp may have given her another reason to persevere when perseverance seemed almost impossible.
—
Norman B. Gildin,
Sun Sentinel,
9 June 2026
Our in-house historian, Jake Lundberg, writes in this issue that the poem is both an explication of the promise of America and an exhortation to persevere on behalf of the country.
—
Jeffrey Goldberg,
The Atlantic,
8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for persevere
persist
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According to Global Conflict Tracker, Russia occupies roughly 20% of Ukrainian territory and fighting persists with ongoing Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukrainian cities.
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Ukraine's strike campaign started out earnestly in 2024 but has significantly intensified this year, helping Ukraine gain momentum in a grueling war of attrition that has persisted for more than four years since Russia's full-scale invasion.
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“Persevere.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persevere. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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