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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
Smoke persisted until the inversion lifted late this morning, followed by mostly sunny skies.
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Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Bui persisted, one conversation at a time.
—Beth Lew-Williams, New Yorker, 13 Sep. 2025
The Chargers also exposed another Chiefs weakness that persisted from last year.
—Jesse Newell, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
Rare tornado events have become a concern for areas on or near the Navajo Nation as rain and strong winds have persisted over the past week.
—Arlyssa D. Becenti, AZCentral.com, 13 Sep. 2025
The Democratic divide over Israel has persisted since the earliest days of the war in Gaza, with the Left pressing for a ceasefire or cutoff in military assistance.
—David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
When Florida arrived in the locker room after falling to USF 18-16 in upset fashion Saturday, the few conversations that persisted were hushed.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
The Bulldogs showcased defensive playmakers like Geno Calgaro and Zachary Betts, but offensive struggles persisted, especially at quarterback.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Sep. 2025
Despite these incidents, the tradition persisted, and each new Clay Henry has carried on the mantle.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2025
Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Bui persisted, one conversation at a time.
—Beth Lew-Williams, New Yorker, 13 Sep. 2025
The Chargers also exposed another Chiefs weakness that persisted from last year.
—Jesse Newell, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
Rare tornado events have become a concern for areas on or near the Navajo Nation as rain and strong winds have persisted over the past week.
—Arlyssa D. Becenti, AZCentral.com, 13 Sep. 2025
The Democratic divide over Israel has persisted since the earliest days of the war in Gaza, with the Left pressing for a ceasefire or cutoff in military assistance.
—David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
When Florida arrived in the locker room after falling to USF 18-16 in upset fashion Saturday, the few conversations that persisted were hushed.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
The Bulldogs showcased defensive playmakers like Geno Calgaro and Zachary Betts, but offensive struggles persisted, especially at quarterback.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Sep. 2025
Despite these incidents, the tradition persisted, and each new Clay Henry has carried on the mantle.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for persisted
Verb
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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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Fastvold herself persevered out of fascination for the subject.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
22 Aug. 2025
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The Senate field has remained thin since liberal teacher Josh Weil bowed out earlier this summer, positioning Jenkins as the party’s most visible candidate so far.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
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State police say the driver whose vehicle struck Christopher remained at the scene and the investigation is ongoing.—
Janelle Griffith,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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As Lyles started to activate his signature top-end speed, his Jamaican competitors continued to pull away ahead of him.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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This weekend continued a trend of movies that court audiences of all ages and various genres, although horror has been a highlight leading into the fall season.—
Auzinea Bacon,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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That Arkansas drive lasted 54 seconds and covered 75 yards in 4 plays.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Sep. 2025
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With the win, the 24-year-old erased a run of four straight world championships won by American athletes and ended a 10-year Jamaican drought, which had lasted since 2015 when Usain Bolt last won in Beijing.—
Cory Mull,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Persisted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persisted. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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