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
But Dixon persevered through the volatile times.
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Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
Despite some uncertainty about family life, Amber Morrison and Jordan Faeth persevered and got married, the Columbus Dispatch reports.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Mar. 2026
The next few years weren't without setbacks either, but each time the pair persevered.
—Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
In fact, the Nuggets persevered through a full month of non-Jokic minutes to great effect in January.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 2 Mar. 2026
Honesty and integrity persevered!
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
Even so, Dillane persevered and continued to work on becoming known.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026
Yet America’s workers have persevered and figured out ways to prosper.
—Editorial Board, Washington Post, 6 Feb. 2026
But through it all, Annett persevered.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 6 Feb. 2026
Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
Despite some uncertainty about family life, Amber Morrison and Jordan Faeth persevered and got married, the Columbus Dispatch reports.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Mar. 2026
The next few years weren't without setbacks either, but each time the pair persevered.
—Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
In fact, the Nuggets persevered through a full month of non-Jokic minutes to great effect in January.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 2 Mar. 2026
Honesty and integrity persevered!
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
Even so, Dillane persevered and continued to work on becoming known.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026
Yet America’s workers have persevered and figured out ways to prosper.
—Editorial Board, Washington Post, 6 Feb. 2026
But through it all, Annett persevered.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for persevered
persisted
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Perez and immigrant rights groups say these issues have persisted, if not worsened, despite federal inspections conducted under Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s standards.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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And none of them have ever changed the laws or constants of physics in a way that has persisted to the present day.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Persevered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persevered. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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