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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
Scott Cohn, CNBC, 16 June 2026
After persisting with her complaint, the union took legal advice and was told that requesting intimate measurements could breach data protection regulations.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 11 June 2026
The peroxide will foam up and then break down harmlessly into water rather than persisting in your soil.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 9 June 2026
Getty Images The Los Angeles Dodgers have spent much of the 2026 season searching for pitching solutions despite persisting as baseball's most talented team.
—Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
For example, the lack of universal reporting standards continues to leave some gaps, with data-quality issues persisting even as reporting frameworks emerged.
—Suvrat Dhanorkar, The Conversation, 18 May 2026
Sales at Li Auto have been under pressure over the past 12 months, with year-on-year declines persisting across much of the period, signaling a tougher market backdrop.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 16 May 2026
And with numerous economic hurdles looming now, including interest rates still being elevated, stock market volatility persisting and inflation rising and continuing to shape household budgets, the timing of those withdrawals can have consequences that ripple far beyond a single account statement.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 6 May 2026
Apple cores don’t decompose properly on roadsides, persisting for months and attracting animals to dangerous areas.
—Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 2 May 2026
Verb
With inflation persisting, companies and workers are seeking states where prices are stable and daily living is affordable.
—Scott Cohn, CNBC, 16 June 2026
After persisting with her complaint, the union took legal advice and was told that requesting intimate measurements could breach data protection regulations.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 11 June 2026
The peroxide will foam up and then break down harmlessly into water rather than persisting in your soil.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 9 June 2026
Getty Images The Los Angeles Dodgers have spent much of the 2026 season searching for pitching solutions despite persisting as baseball's most talented team.
—Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
For example, the lack of universal reporting standards continues to leave some gaps, with data-quality issues persisting even as reporting frameworks emerged.
—Suvrat Dhanorkar, The Conversation, 18 May 2026
Sales at Li Auto have been under pressure over the past 12 months, with year-on-year declines persisting across much of the period, signaling a tougher market backdrop.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 16 May 2026
And with numerous economic hurdles looming now, including interest rates still being elevated, stock market volatility persisting and inflation rising and continuing to shape household budgets, the timing of those withdrawals can have consequences that ripple far beyond a single account statement.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 6 May 2026
Apple cores don’t decompose properly on roadsides, persisting for months and attracting animals to dangerous areas.
—Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 2 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for persisting
Adjective
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Similarly, securing funding for marine conservation remains a persistent challenge.—
Ana K. Spalding,
The Conversation,
16 June 2026
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Class 1 and Class 2 drones have emerged as some of the most persistent threats on contemporary battlefields.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
16 June 2026
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Aside from his flashy style and unique combination of quick athleticism and devastating strength, Nadal is also known for persevering through injury.—
Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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Kudos to their team for persevering through it and coming out to live for a second round of the playoffs.—
David Troy OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
6 May 2026
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Any remaining threats will clear out of the Midwest Thursday and shift into the East.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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Wipe the remaining interior with a wet, non-abrasive sponge to remove any residue, then dry with a clean cloth.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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By wearing the dark hue, the director makes the choice to break one of summer dressing’s most enduring rules.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
16 June 2026
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Scallops have become one of decorating's most enduring motifs, and this wastebasket embraces them wholeheartedly.—
Jaha Nailah Avery,
Architectural Digest,
15 June 2026
Verb
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Around 2011, Michael Fallas, who once worked in family’s downtown store as a stock boy, converted the upstairs floors from offices to apartments while continuing to operate Fallas Paredes.—
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Sportico first became aware of the Majestic Oaks Drive home this week while continuing to report on the sale status of the Fazio Drive place.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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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
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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
Verb
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The inaugural flight took place from Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport in France, where test pilot Sébastien Dupont de Dinechin and copilot Fabrice Dougnac lifted off aboard the Falcon 10X for a mission lasting approximately two and a half hours.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
21 June 2026
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One solution the report suggests is fully paid leave for fathers - lasting as long as maternity leave.—
Kamala Thiagarajan,
NPR,
21 June 2026
Adjective
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Down near a strip of beach boutiques, lifelong resident Lauren Nigrelli said the frenzy surrounding the star has eased since Swift first moved into the neighborhood in 2013.—
Leah Willingham,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
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Enter Maddie’s Secret, Early’s directorial debut, which follows a chef at GourMaybe Test Kitchen whose rising place in the food-influencer world clashes with her lifelong struggle with bulimia.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
20 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Persisting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persisting. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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