1
as in persevered
to continue despite difficulties, opposition, or discouragement
she persisted in her efforts and eventually got the job she wanted
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2
as in remained
to remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state
my headache persisted for almost the entire day
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Recent Examples of persisted
India’s defense gradually improved, but his struggles at the plate persisted.
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Kansas City Star, 27 Sep. 2025
That figure has doubled since 2019 and is now at its highest-ever level, largely a function of declining office values tied to remote work trends that have persisted since the COVID pandemic.
—Mercury News Editorial, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
When O’Brien persisted, Telfair pulled out a gun.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
Many in Maryvale were afraid to leave their houses throughout the summer of 2016 as the shootings persisted.
—Miguel Torres, AZCentral.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Offensive problems persisted beyond just Philadelphia’s pace.
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
Charlotte’s history of displacement Urban renewal efforts of the 1960s set off a rolling housing shortage that has persisted ever since, according to Charlotte historian Tom Hanchett.
—Charlotte Observer, 22 Sep. 2025
In another sign of sluggish domestic demand, China’s consumer prices fell more than expected last month while deflation in wholesale prices persisted for nearly three years.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 22 Sep. 2025
Those graduates earned less than their counterparts who graduated during non-recessionary periods — effects that persisted for 10-15 years, according to a Stanford briefing.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 21 Sep. 2025
Kansas City Star, 27 Sep. 2025
That figure has doubled since 2019 and is now at its highest-ever level, largely a function of declining office values tied to remote work trends that have persisted since the COVID pandemic.
—Mercury News Editorial, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
When O’Brien persisted, Telfair pulled out a gun.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
Many in Maryvale were afraid to leave their houses throughout the summer of 2016 as the shootings persisted.
—Miguel Torres, AZCentral.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Offensive problems persisted beyond just Philadelphia’s pace.
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
Charlotte’s history of displacement Urban renewal efforts of the 1960s set off a rolling housing shortage that has persisted ever since, according to Charlotte historian Tom Hanchett.
—Charlotte Observer, 22 Sep. 2025
In another sign of sluggish domestic demand, China’s consumer prices fell more than expected last month while deflation in wholesale prices persisted for nearly three years.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 22 Sep. 2025
Those graduates earned less than their counterparts who graduated during non-recessionary periods — effects that persisted for 10-15 years, according to a Stanford briefing.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 21 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for persisted
Verb
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Over the 55 years between Expo ’70 and EXPO 2025, countless individuals confronted solitude, persevered through trial and error, and ultimately propelled their eras forward.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
25 Sep. 2025
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Despite early struggles, Field persevered to build Figma into a design industry leader.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
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Still, the baseball slugger and pinup bombshell always remained in each other’s corners.—
Mark Gray,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
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Even going back to the summer of 2024, Latto remained tight-lipped about her dating life when pressed by Ebro Darden on Apple Music.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
30 Sep. 2025
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The search for more potential victims of a mass shooting at a Michigan church continued into Monday, after a gunman killed at least four people while hundreds were worshiping on Sunday morning.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
29 Sep. 2025
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Unfortunately, their defensive struggles continued once again.—
Reice Shipley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The barrage lasted for more than 12 hours, the president said.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
28 Sep. 2025
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His sojourn at the hot corner lasted mere seconds.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Persisted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persisted. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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