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

The fascination persisted, though Burke often undercut it with humor and self-deprecation. — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2026

Although the accord succeeded in disarming one of the region’s most influential insurgent groups, violence has persisted and in some areas escalated because the broader conditions driving conflict were left largely intact. — Dylan Spencer, The Conversation, 4 Aug. 2026

But blood clotting issues persisted, Bosh failed a physical in September 2016, and Heat president Pat Riley announced that Bosh’s career with the team was over. — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 4 Aug. 2026

Further study could help shed light on how the microscopic world has persisted through major periods of geological and climatic transformation. — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 3 Aug. 2026

Kowert notes that while society has repeated the pattern of being afraid of the effects of new types of media and entertainment throughout the centuries (including books, films and TV), the fears about gaming have persisted for longer. — Jennifer Maas, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026

Nadal managed to win 22 Grand Slam titles with chronic injuries to his foot and knees that persisted through his career — as well as wrist injuries of his own. — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 30 July 2026

That momentum persisted into the summer as the World Cup drew tourists from around the world and businesses continued to invest in AI. — Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 30 July 2026

The 21-year-old content creator turned down the offer, but the mother persisted. — Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 30 July 2026