persisted

past tense of persist

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of persisted Stowe persisted in her admiration for Brown. Literary Hub, 10 Oct. 2025 Deutsche Bank’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein Documents obtained by Fortune reveal that Deutsche Bank opened more than 40 accounts for disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein and processed millions of dollars in allegedly suspicious transactions, even as allegations against him persisted. Diane Brady, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2025 How about Ryan McMahon providing the Yankees’ only run via homer and the rest of the lineup not figuring out ways to drive runners in without putting the ball over the fence, a problem that persisted all year? Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025 National Challenges Cameroon’s broader struggles have persisted throughout Biya’s four decades in power. Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025 The reserve persisted for some time, though William had his suspicions, as would any close reader of that 196-page letter. Stacy Schiff, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2025 Due to the topography of these regions, the populations are often fragmented and persisted with small, stable populations over long periods of time, the researchers said. Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2025 After the Revolution ended and Nicaragua transitioned to a multi-party democratic system, that culture of personalist leadership persisted. Tim Brinkhof, JSTOR Daily, 8 Oct. 2025 Snowfall in the valley, which lies at an elevation averaging 4,200 meters (13,779 feet), began on Friday evening and persisted throughout Saturday. CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for persisted
Verb
  • For decades, unflattering stereotypes of gamers as lethargic young men engaging in an isolating hobby have persevered in popular culture.
    Andrew McGowan, Variety, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Of all the fandoms, the Swifties have persevered and prospered.
    Choire Sicha, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Yet, they were also entirely removed from most of the brutalities, as the Netherlands remained neutral throughout the war.
    JSTOR Daily, JSTOR Daily, 15 Oct. 2025
  • The two met while filming The Parent Trap and have remained close ever since.
    Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Meanwhile, Brown continued to blossom into the offense, fellow receiver Xavier Worthy made his presence known with a 6-yard touchdown reception and tight end Travis Kelce looked increasingly smooth with 78 yards — his second-most in a regular-season game since last November.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 13 Oct. 2025
  • McMillan smiled and continued on with his availability in front of his locker, unabated.
    Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 13 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Players and officials from both teams gathered to break up the skirmish, which lasted a few seconds.
    Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 13 Oct. 2025
  • State of the pitching staff after the NLDS Only Chad Patrick pitched out of the bullpen on consecutive days, and the second outing lasted just four pitches on Thursday.
    Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025

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“Persisted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persisted. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.

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