PERSISTING Synonyms: 120 Similar and Opposite Words

persisting 1 of 2

adjective

as in persistent

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persisting

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verb

present participle of persist

as in persevering

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 remaining

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 persisting

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Anthropic's method reportedly embeds an imperceptible mark during text generation, persisting through copying. — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026 That’s because about half of the patients suffer from a rare reaction called hallucinogen persisting perception disorder (HPPD), which often appears as a visual disturbance, Bekhrad says. — Dawn Fallik, Scientific American, 11 Aug. 2026 Last week’s levels at Lake Mead are the latest sign of pressure on the Colorado River system, which is under threat from overconsumption and increasing temperatures, no thanks to a persisting megadrought in the region. — Chad De Guzman, Time, 10 Aug. 2026 Experts have predicted a milder 2026 hurricane season, with dry conditions persisting until at least September, said María Novoa García, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in San Juan. — CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026 King had surgery for the injury and is still in a cast with numbness persisting in her thumb. — Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 29 July 2026 The problem today is that far from persisting with, say, 5% annual broad money growth, Japan has reverted to its pre-Covid policy mix. — Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 20 July 2026 Rain chances are 30% to 40% for Friday, with those chances persisting through the night and declining through the day on Saturday. — Kansas City Star, 7 July 2026 All these young men deserve endless gratitude for choosing and persisting in this rough, perilous, and holy life. — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 4 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for persisting

Adjective

In practice, continual criticism from an investor, an outpouring of negative public sentiment, a prolonged issue at home, or persistent conflict within the executive team can begin to command disproportionate mental resources.

— Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
America’s debt burden is rising faster than estimates just a few years ago, exacerbated by persistent deficits and soaring interest payments.

— John Towfighi, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of persistent

Verb

Chen popped in a 30-foot 3-pointer with a minute remaining to give the Valkyries a three-point lead, and then kept the advantage at three with a slick layup over a contest after Chicago scored.

— Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2026
The jury could not reach majority verdicts of at least 10 out of 12 jurors on the remaining three rape charges.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of remaining

Adjective

Povich has become such an enduring pop culture fixture that he was asked to spoof himself before a late-night audience of millions, but handed off the honor to a beloved Saturday Night Live alum.

— Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Aug. 2026
In that sense, technology may not diminish the advisor's role so much as clarify where the most enduring sources of value have always resided.

— Alex Shahidi, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of enduring

Verb

His relatives are continuing to recover and his father has yet to get clearance to travel back to the United States, according to the outlets.

— Susan Young, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026
Buc-ee's is continuing its rapid expansion across the country, with its 58th location recently opening in Benton, Arkansas, continuing a trend leadership says is part of the popular travel center and convenience store chain's strategic growth plan.

— Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of continuing

Adjective

Yet whatever the circumstances, the characters who populate her songs have an abiding and unshakable likability.

— New York Times, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Though only married for a few years, their partnership feels seasoned, fortified by faith, ambition and an abiding sense of gratitude.

— Partner Content, Variety, 17 Dec. 2025

Definition of abiding

Verb

Over sessions lasting one to two days, the model read up on each target and chose which surface of it to aim at.

— Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
But the docuseries gave his family a chance to honor him in a different way − by meeting up with Spade at his Staten Island, New York, home to recount Officer D'Allara's final moments and lasting legacy.

— Kalia Richardson, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2026