as in persisted
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 persevered
The time has come to stop this slippery slope to autocracy, restoring our democracy and reaffirming the core values upon which our country was built and persevered.
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Richard Cherwitz, Sun Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2026
Visitors flocked to Clearwater from around the world to see the little dolphin that persevered.
—Colbi Edmonds, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Jan. 2026
But Scott has persevered through a winding journey of a college football career.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 26 Dec. 2025
However, the couple persevered with humbleness, and continue to be a prime example to young musicians — especially Wayne.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 23 Nov. 2025
Yamamoto volunteered to pitch and was warming up as Klein – who hadn’t pitched in a game in a month and never more than two innings in any MLB game – persevered through a fourth inning of relief in the 18th.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 28 Oct. 2025
The long-term investments have resulted in creations that have persevered through the decades and continue to leave an impact to this day.
—William Jones, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
Graham, whose small portfolio is known for punching above its weight, has persevered through previous rounds of contraction.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2025
K'Lavon Chaisson drew extra attention throughout the second half and persevered to pick up pressure through chips and double-teams.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 14 Oct. 2025
Richard Cherwitz, Sun Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2026
Visitors flocked to Clearwater from around the world to see the little dolphin that persevered.
—Colbi Edmonds, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Jan. 2026
But Scott has persevered through a winding journey of a college football career.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 26 Dec. 2025
However, the couple persevered with humbleness, and continue to be a prime example to young musicians — especially Wayne.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 23 Nov. 2025
Yamamoto volunteered to pitch and was warming up as Klein – who hadn’t pitched in a game in a month and never more than two innings in any MLB game – persevered through a fourth inning of relief in the 18th.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 28 Oct. 2025
The long-term investments have resulted in creations that have persevered through the decades and continue to leave an impact to this day.
—William Jones, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
Graham, whose small portfolio is known for punching above its weight, has persevered through previous rounds of contraction.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2025
K'Lavon Chaisson drew extra attention throughout the second half and persevered to pick up pressure through chips and double-teams.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 14 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for persevered
persisted
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Schumer on Saturday persisted in arguing that Republicans should accept a one-year extension of the subsidies before negotiating the future of the tax credits.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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In the decades after his discovery, Watson’s fame persisted.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Persevered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persevered. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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