Synonyms of persisted

persisted

verb

past tense of persist

1

as in persevered

to continue despite difficulties, opposition, or discouragement

she persisted in her efforts and eventually got the job she wanted

Synonyms & Similar Words

• persevered
• carried on
• hung in there
• gutted it out
• hung on
• dug in
• kept up
• followed through (with)
• knuckled down

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• quit
• submitted
• gave up
• knocked off
• yielded
• bowed
• surrendered
• succumbed
• hesitated
• faltered
• gave in
• wavered
• vacillated
• wobbled
• hung back
• shilly-shallied

2

as in remained

to remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state

my headache persisted for almost the entire day

Synonyms & Similar Words

• remained
• continued
• lasted
• endured
• stayed
• lingered
• prevailed
• held on
• abided
• survived
• kept up
• bode
• perdured
• ran on
• held up
• tarried
• stuck around
• carried through

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• stopped
• died
• passed
• concluded
• ceased
• ended
• closed
• finished
• terminated
• discontinued
• expired
• quit
• lapsed
• desisted
• wound up
• subsided
• died (down)
• left off
• abated
• waned
• ebbed
• moderated
• let up

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of persisted

However, as time went on, his symptoms persisted and didn’t improve. — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2026

In fact, even though there wasn't a lot of carbon dioxide in the tank, the microbes persisted, adapting to the conditions relatively quickly. — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Middle East schedules have undoubtedly affected Heathrow’s position, with Istanbul often serving as an alternative to hubs that experienced flight cancellations and delays as the conflict persisted. — Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Sep. 2026

There were also rumors of a romantic relationship, which were never confirmed but persisted for decades. — Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2026

Boone said symptoms persisted, and an MRI revealed the strain. — Ryan Canfield Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026

Declining natural gas exports have deprived Bolivia of dollars needed to import gasoline and diesel, contributing to chronic fuel shortages since 2023 that have persisted under Paz. — ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026

By then, an incorrect setup, quality issue or access control issue could have persisted for weeks or months. — Ramachander Rao Thallada, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026

Nevertheless, the Dirty Dancing icon persisted, and continuously impressed the judges week after week alongside partner Hough. — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Sep. 2026