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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While doubts about the success of attacks against Iran’s nuclear capabilities persist, and confusion about the feasibility of Iran’s nuclear ambitions endures, there is less doubt about the results for Iran’s patrons and neighbors.—
Wesley Alexander Hill,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Despite various avenues of communication and the increasingly digital process of creating denim, a gap persists between designers and the people executing their designs.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
1 July 2025
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“Persevere.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persevere. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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