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
Richard Pereira, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Twenty years after Hurricane Katrina, survivors and first responders are reflecting on how their personal hardships pushed them to persevere and rebuild New Orleans.
—Sophia Leone, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Skyler Caruso, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025
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The challenge for him will be to persevere against opponents who can match the quality of the Crimson Tide, putting them in potential danger of losses.
—Richard Pereira, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Twenty years after Hurricane Katrina, survivors and first responders are reflecting on how their personal hardships pushed them to persevere and rebuild New Orleans.
—Sophia Leone, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2025
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In his team up with Scouting America, Montgomery strives to teach the youth the importance of showing up, working hard and persevering through challenges.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for persevere
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Breaking barriers in ceramics But scaling up ceramic 3D printing has been a persistent roadblock.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
18 Sep. 2025
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Pollsters and analysts say the trend underscores persistent polarization and voter unease outside the president's core Republican base.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Despite long lines for entry and amenities, attendees remain calm and resolute, embracing the wait as part of the moment.—
Amanda Castro
Mandy Taheri
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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Her music has always been resolute and uncompromising.—
David L. Coddon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Sep. 2025
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On the other hand, skeptics and cynics tend to be insistent right now that the clean-up activity is not going to last very long.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Many were half-baked at best and designed for clicks, comments and likes — the insistent demand of the internet age.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Persevere.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persevere. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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