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
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
The theory of natural selection persevered, and the lengthy record of our ancient roots began to fill out.
—Laura Poppick, Rolling Stone, 30 June 2025
Bracewell persevered and was promoted to principal at the Royal Ballet and Opera at the age of 31 in 2022.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 28 June 2025
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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
The theory of natural selection persevered, and the lengthy record of our ancient roots began to fill out.
—Laura Poppick, Rolling Stone, 30 June 2025
Bracewell persevered and was promoted to principal at the Royal Ballet and Opera at the age of 31 in 2022.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for persevere
Adjective
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Many prominent men across sports, music, business and politics have opened up about their mental health struggles, helping to chip away at the persistent stigma that discourages men from seeking help.—
Sreedhar Potarazu,
Baltimore Sun,
6 July 2025
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This suggested that the persistent activity of PKMζ is required to maintain a memory.—
Ajdina Halilovic,
Wired News,
6 July 2025
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While many Iranians have left Tehran amid ongoing turmoil, those who remain are resolute in their commitment to stay and support one another.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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The older priest is resolute, determined to once more do battle with the Devil.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
5 June 2025
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But these cerebral dispatches realize their audience often experiences the work communally and tends to enjoy it most when accompanied by flowing synths and insistent drums.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
27 June 2025
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An insistent tabby cat has left internet users in stitches after getting caught repeatedly waking up a woman by yelling outside her window, despite not being her pet.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 June 2025
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“Persevere.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persevere. Accessed 17 Jul. 2025.
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