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
Anne Marie D. Lee, CBS News, 3 July 2025
She's taken her losses, overcome them, accepted her lessons and is now using it all to persevere toward graduation.
—Caroline Beck, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
But Araghchi said Iran endured a long war against Iraq shortly after the 1979 revolution and would persevere in the current conflict.
—Andrea Mitchell, NBC news, 20 June 2025
For the Pacers to have a chance at being that quarter of history that still perseveres and wins it all, Haliburton has to bounce back from his injury and put on a show.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 17 June 2025
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What the experts are saying Economists underlined that the labor market continues to persevere despite considerable economic uncertainty.
—Anne Marie D. Lee, CBS News, 3 July 2025
She's taken her losses, overcome them, accepted her lessons and is now using it all to persevere toward graduation.
—Caroline Beck, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
But Araghchi said Iran endured a long war against Iraq shortly after the 1979 revolution and would persevere in the current conflict.
—Andrea Mitchell, NBC news, 20 June 2025
For the Pacers to have a chance at being that quarter of history that still perseveres and wins it all, Haliburton has to bounce back from his injury and put on a show.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for persevere
Adjective
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The persistent low percentages of Black and Indigenous students at UT and the hyper-partisan politics at the state and federal levels add importance and a sense of sacredness to this community that Adeeko and others want to protect.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Declining growth in the fashion division and the Asia-Japan geography seems to be a common denominator for both luxury groups, but these results signal a downturn that is persistent and increasingly difficult to dismiss, likely hinting to a deeper issue.—
Clara Ludmir,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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His face was resolute across the table in a room full of reporters.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
29 July 2025
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The Club World Cup trophy is also spending time in the Oval Office; it could be seen there Tuesday not far from the resolute desk.—
Ian Swanson,
The Hill,
20 June 2025
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The watch flashes a seven, an insistent chirp accompanying the number.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
22 July 2025
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Many of them are insistent the PA should play a role in governing Gaza, which Israel has opposed.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 July 2025
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“Persevere.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persevere. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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