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
Cornerback Jaylon Johnson has persevered in his return from core muscle surgery.
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Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
As logistical hardships stacked up, the players persevered.
—Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 15 Jan. 2026
Codi, Snoop Dogg’s eighth grandchild, has persevered throughout.
—Theresa Braine, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
But the program persevered, and though the MkI was given a 289 ci V-8—mated to a five-speed manual transaxle—the GT40 MkII featured a 427 ci V-8 along with a host of other enhancements.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 7 Jan. 2026
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.
—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
Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
As logistical hardships stacked up, the players persevered.
—Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 15 Jan. 2026
Codi, Snoop Dogg’s eighth grandchild, has persevered throughout.
—Theresa Braine, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
But the program persevered, and though the MkI was given a 289 ci V-8—mated to a five-speed manual transaxle—the GT40 MkII featured a 427 ci V-8 along with a host of other enhancements.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 7 Jan. 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for persevered
persisted
Verb
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Its reservoirs have dropped dramatically as drought has persisted and water use has outstripped the shrinking supply.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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In an official update on the city’s winter storm response, Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton said crews were working around the clock as dangerous conditions persisted.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Persevered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persevered. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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