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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as in persistent
continuing despite difficulties, opposition, or discouragement
at the end of the long, winding trail, persevering hikers will be rewarded with an inviting, secluded lake
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as in persisting
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
Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
Binford came in to pitch for Ole Miss and was tasked with persevering a 9-6 lead.
—Ethan Westerman, Arkansas Online, 23 May 2025
This is the peace of the Risen Christ, an unarmed and disarming peace, humble and persevering.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 9 May 2025
Despite her difficult childhood, Mavis persevered, through grit, bloody-mindedness, an absence of self-pity, and an ironic sense of humor.
—Margaret Atwood, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2025
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Discipline at Vulcan Value Partners involves persevering through market downturns.
—Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
Binford came in to pitch for Ole Miss and was tasked with persevering a 9-6 lead.
—Ethan Westerman, Arkansas Online, 23 May 2025
This is the peace of the Risen Christ, an unarmed and disarming peace, humble and persevering.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 9 May 2025
Despite her difficult childhood, Mavis persevered, through grit, bloody-mindedness, an absence of self-pity, and an ironic sense of humor.
—Margaret Atwood, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for persevere
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The 2021 Chianti Classico Riserva displayed polished tannins, vibrant red fruit, and a graceful, persistent finish.—
Jessica Dupuy,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Not long after their April wedding, Peltz denied any rumors of drama, telling Variety that there was no clash over the wedding dress whatsoever, despite the persistent rumors.—
Gillian Telling,
People.com,
30 May 2025
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Armstrong is less resolute, however, when asked how much President Trump’s election to a second term affected his sense of urgency.—
Adam B. Vary,
Variety,
30 May 2025
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Xi’s government has portrayed itself as a resolute defender of the Chinese nation and mocked its opponent.—
Michael Schuman,
The Atlantic,
8 May 2025
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And so, what was once a lazy, crazy, charming afternoon daydream of a movie is now a frantic, insistent, often unfunny sci-fi comedy.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
21 May 2025
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Wallen is still insistent about how those roots remain central to his music.—
Jon Caramanica,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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“Persevere.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persevere. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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