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
Despite early struggles, Field persevered to build Figma into a design industry leader.
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Dave Smith, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
Fastvold herself persevered out of fascination for the subject.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 22 Aug. 2025
The Tivy campus persevered through the loss, spared from floodwaters, and transformed into a home for 90 game wardens from the Texas Department of Emergency Management, Ringo said.
—Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2025
Over the years, the shop has been handed down to the family’s third generation owners, survived Hurricane Katrina, and persevered through several relocations.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2025
Mystic Aquarium announced Chappy's death on March 3 in a Facebook post, sharing that the baby seal persevered through his injuries as long as possible.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025
Still, the Comets persevered and never trailed.
—Nathan Dunn, Kansas City Star, 24 Feb. 2025
The attempt to cancel the game cost millions in and of itself, but eventually, Marvel Rivals persevered, and the rest is history.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025
Fitbit, meanwhile, persevered and got its first device to market toward the end of 2009.
—Brian Santo, IEEE Spectrum, 7 Nov. 2019
Dave Smith, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
Fastvold herself persevered out of fascination for the subject.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 22 Aug. 2025
The Tivy campus persevered through the loss, spared from floodwaters, and transformed into a home for 90 game wardens from the Texas Department of Emergency Management, Ringo said.
—Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2025
Over the years, the shop has been handed down to the family’s third generation owners, survived Hurricane Katrina, and persevered through several relocations.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2025
Mystic Aquarium announced Chappy's death on March 3 in a Facebook post, sharing that the baby seal persevered through his injuries as long as possible.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025
Still, the Comets persevered and never trailed.
—Nathan Dunn, Kansas City Star, 24 Feb. 2025
The attempt to cancel the game cost millions in and of itself, but eventually, Marvel Rivals persevered, and the rest is history.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025
Fitbit, meanwhile, persevered and got its first device to market toward the end of 2009.
—Brian Santo, IEEE Spectrum, 7 Nov. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for persevered
persisted
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After a semester in Raton, Velasco moved to the Zuni reservation in New Mexico, where challenges persisted.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The Bulldogs showcased defensive playmakers like Geno Calgaro and Zachary Betts, but offensive struggles persisted, especially at quarterback.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Persevered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persevered. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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