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
But Ted Turner persevered and won.
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Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 6 May 2026
The ability to persevere, to keep going despite the punches.
—Linh Tat, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
According to Cam York, that presented itself in the latter half of the scoreless Game 6, when the Flyers looked outmatched in the third period and most of overtime, but persevered anyway on his seeing-eye wrist shot through a Noah Cates screen.
—Kevin Kurz, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Either way, the Cubs have persevered through some key injuries, mostly to the bullpen, and are likely to get closer Daniel Palenica back this weekend, perhaps as early as Friday.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
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Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 6 May 2026
The ability to persevere, to keep going despite the punches.
—Linh Tat, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
According to Cam York, that presented itself in the latter half of the scoreless Game 6, when the Flyers looked outmatched in the third period and most of overtime, but persevered anyway on his seeing-eye wrist shot through a Noah Cates screen.
—Kevin Kurz, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Either way, the Cubs have persevered through some key injuries, mostly to the bullpen, and are likely to get closer Daniel Palenica back this weekend, perhaps as early as Friday.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for persevere
persist
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Researchers found health disparities persisted across Texas, with some gaps appearing more severe than in other Southwestern states.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
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Global temperature records could be challenged again So far, 2024 ranked as the planet’s warmest year on record, following the last El Nino event, which emerged in mid-2023 and persisted through spring 2024, according to NOAA.—
Dan Peck,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
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“Persevere.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persevere. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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