PERSISTED Synonyms: 69 Similar and Opposite Words

persisted

verb

past tense of persist

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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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 Police were not required to refer people to services, treatment providers received no additional funding, and waitlists persisted. — Karyn Sporer, The Conversation, 14 Sep. 2026 But even if United had drawn this game 0-0, those doubts about the squad would have persisted. — Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026 So, in the run-up to the Federal Reserve’s two-day September meeting on Tuesday and Wednesday, inflation worries persisted, and market odds for an interest rate hike were over 92%, according to the CME FedWatch tool. — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026 Uncertainty over whether businesses would come back to Gotham persisted for years after the attacks. — Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 11 Sep. 2026 For over 30 years since, rock-bottom prices on Ryanair have persisted through the Great Financial Crisis and even Covid, but the largest international energy shock in history is challenging even this. — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 10 Sep. 2026 But Brent resumed climbing as conflict persisted, topping $100 per barrel again in July before wavering and then hitting that mark again late Tuesday. — John Towfighi, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2026 However, when broken down by race or economic status, for example, gaps emerge between student groups – gaps that have persisted for decades. — Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2026 About 12,800 schools across Sumatra and Borneo islands remained closed as dangerous air quality persisted, according to government data. — ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for persisted

Verb

The siblings were almost eliminated early after having communication issues, but persevered and eventually won the million dollars.

— Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Sep. 2026
Mansour persevered, turning out bright canvases of olive groves and peasants that brought to mind his former home and were well received.

— News Desk, Artforum, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of persevered

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At least 211 people were rescued from an Indonesian ferry that caught fire last month in rough seas near the Indonesian tourist island of Bali, while one person was found dead and four others remained missing.

— IMAN SATRIA, Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2026
Despite those difficulties, Fiesta Hispana remained free and continued its support of educational opportunities for high school and college students and nonprofit organizations.

— J.M. Banks, Kansas City Star, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of remained

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Heading into the night, Apple TV was in a good place, and Widow’s Bay continued to win six more trophies throughout the evening, bringing its total to 14.

— Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2026
Even after the ruling, the insurer continued to deny smoke damage claims.

— Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of continued

Verb

Five of the Bulldogs’ scoring drives lasted one or two plays.

— Mike McGraw, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
Skip Schumaker’s history with late-season runs The first-year Rangers manager is deprecating about his playing career as mostly a utility player, which lasted from 2005 to 2015 and covered tenures with the Cardinals, Dodgers and Reds.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Sep. 2026