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
Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 16 Mar. 2025
Dismukes was happy the Viking could persevere during a rough game in the teeth of the playoffs.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
Despite facing social ostracization, death threats, economic hardship and caste prejudice, the family perseveres and ultimately secures a landmark ruling.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Mar. 2025
In The Trouble of Color, your family perseveres through intense personal and political struggles.
—Sara Georgini, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Mar. 2025
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Verb
In early February, Swift signaled the style could persevere until summer by pairing a short Charlotte Simone coat with a tank top and shorts that were more on par with New Orlean's outdoor temperatures at the time.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 16 Mar. 2025
Dismukes was happy the Viking could persevere during a rough game in the teeth of the playoffs.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
Despite facing social ostracization, death threats, economic hardship and caste prejudice, the family perseveres and ultimately secures a landmark ruling.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Mar. 2025
In The Trouble of Color, your family perseveres through intense personal and political struggles.
—Sara Georgini, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for persevere
Adjective
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There are medications available to help with persistent skin conditions, Cortright said.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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That’s important in a division with CeeDee Lamb, A.J. Brown and Malik Nabers, and knowing starting cornerback Marshon Lattimore’s persistent injury history.—
Ben Standig,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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If such a situation arises, China will never accept it and will take countermeasures in a resolute and reciprocal manner.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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Garland shared the duo’s resolute ethic while appearing at a Los Angeles panel alongside Mendoza (and D’Pharoah Woon-A-Tai, who portrays Mendoza with a convincing stoicism that arose from his inquiries into the concerted memories of the SEAL’s battle mates).—
Fred Schruers,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2025
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In a small conference room of a Manhattan hotel, Nicolás García is insistent.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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But David also kind of forced Kyle to repeatedly defend her by being way too insistent that Kamilla be the one to go.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Persevere.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persevere. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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