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
Don Tarinelli, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Despite ending up with a top-heavy side for an all-or-nothing late spell of pressure, Wiegman has been confident enough to persevere with the system during extra time.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 26 July 2025
With the odds stacked against them, Regina persevered despite the barriers and struggles set before her.
—Ronny Maye, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
Mikey comes out ahead by persevering and utilizing his strengths in proper Leo form.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 7 June 2025
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Grit: The ability to persevere through challenges and remain committed over the long haul.
—Don Tarinelli, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Despite ending up with a top-heavy side for an all-or-nothing late spell of pressure, Wiegman has been confident enough to persevere with the system during extra time.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 26 July 2025
With the odds stacked against them, Regina persevered despite the barriers and struggles set before her.
—Ronny Maye, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
Mikey comes out ahead by persevering and utilizing his strengths in proper Leo form.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 7 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for persevere
Adjective
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Residents face persistent shortages of water, electricity and medical care.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
24 Aug. 2025
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The persistent lack of performance caused many to wonder if Howell may be unseated as Minnesota’s next-in-line behind J.J. McCarthy under center.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
23 Aug. 2025
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The market has been resolute in holding to a view that there will be a rate cut in September so far.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
19 Aug. 2025
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Heat comparison: With Young a year from potential free agency, the Hawks were resolute in augmenting a roster that lost at home to Miami in the play-in.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
21 July 2025
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Some aspects of his embrace of Trumpism—and, with it, an insistent economic populism and anti-corporate posture—strike me as sincere, and others less so.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
15 Aug. 2025
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These past few weeks have also brought to mind the Kennedy researcher Harold Weisberg, whose early books were a countercultural phenomenon and who was known for his diligent, insistent filling of FOIA requests.—
Kaitlyn Tiffany,
The Atlantic,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Persevere.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persevere. Accessed 30 Aug. 2025.
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