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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
Rumors have persisted about a WWE comeback, just as John Cena is bidding farewell to fans on his retirement tour.
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Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
That love has persisted across the decades, even as his band, Rush, became one of the biggest acts in the world.
—Alison Weinflash, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
This was an objection that was raised in the ancient world, and that persisted through the time of Galileo.
—Big Think, 30 Oct. 2025
The result was captivating — so much so that Nosferatu persisted as a cult film even after a judge ordered all copies to be destroyed in a copyright dispute with the Stoker estate.
—Katie Rife, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025
Still, a conservative streak persisted through many of the season’s relationships.
—Julie Beck, The Atlantic, 30 Oct. 2025
But that would also remain unclear if the October CPI, which is scheduled for November 13, isn’t released because the shutdown persisted.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2025
Wildlife managers used tactics including drones, beanbags, diversionary feeding, deterrent fences and round-the-clock field presence, but the wolves persisted in killing cattle, the DFW said.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2025
But when the pain persisted, and Jacob’s knee became hot to the touch, an MRI revealed his diagnosis.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Oct. 2025
Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
That love has persisted across the decades, even as his band, Rush, became one of the biggest acts in the world.
—Alison Weinflash, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
This was an objection that was raised in the ancient world, and that persisted through the time of Galileo.
—Big Think, 30 Oct. 2025
The result was captivating — so much so that Nosferatu persisted as a cult film even after a judge ordered all copies to be destroyed in a copyright dispute with the Stoker estate.
—Katie Rife, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025
Still, a conservative streak persisted through many of the season’s relationships.
—Julie Beck, The Atlantic, 30 Oct. 2025
But that would also remain unclear if the October CPI, which is scheduled for November 13, isn’t released because the shutdown persisted.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2025
Wildlife managers used tactics including drones, beanbags, diversionary feeding, deterrent fences and round-the-clock field presence, but the wolves persisted in killing cattle, the DFW said.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2025
But when the pain persisted, and Jacob’s knee became hot to the touch, an MRI revealed his diagnosis.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for persisted
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Yamamoto volunteered to pitch and was warming up as Klein – who hadn’t pitched in a game in a month and never more than two innings in any MLB game – persevered through a fourth inning of relief in the 18th.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
28 Oct. 2025
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The long-term investments have resulted in creations that have persevered through the decades and continue to leave an impact to this day.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
27 Oct. 2025
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The Lancers remained patient, chipping away until taking a 17-16 lead after three straight OLP errors, including Prior and Charlotte Wickstrand colliding on a ball, which knocked Wickstrand out for the set.—
Tim Meehan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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Hundreds of flights were canceled and ferries and fishing boats remained in port as the storm crossed the archipelago.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Meanwhile, several of the show's younger stars continued acting and have appeared in various television shows and movies.—
Michele Corriston,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 2025
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All northbound lanes were shut down and traffic was diverted onto Bird Road as the investigation continued.—
Hunter Geisel,
Miami Herald,
2 Nov. 2025
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The trial lasted less than a week, and the jury took less than two and a half hours to find Smith guilty on two counts of first-degree murder, The New York Times reported.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 2025
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Those talks lasted for five hours.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
1 Nov. 2025
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“Persisted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persisted. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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