1
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
Liz Elting, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Extreme heat is intensifying in Arizona, as temperatures are warming earlier in the spring and persisting later into the fall.
—John Leos, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Some studies have discovered suicidal ideation persisting in young people suffering from gender dysphoria.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 1 Sep. 2025
CrowdStrike sees this $10 million to $15 million per quarter negative impact persisting through its fiscal 2026 fourth quarter before subsiding.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2025
Hidradenitis suppurativa tends to start after puberty and before age 40, persisting for many years and potentially worsening over time, according to Mayo Clinic.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Even if symptoms aren’t life-threatening, if hives are spreading, persisting, or disrupting your ability to function, a dermatologist can provide prescription options that go beyond antihistamines.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 25 Aug. 2025
And despite discussions ostensibly persisting, Israel’s forces have begun expanding their operations in Gaza, a push that the UN and aid NGOs say risks worsening an ongoing humanitarian calamity.
—Semafor Staff, semafor.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Inland flooding from torrential rain is another significant hazard, often persisting for days after landfall.
—Hannah Parry
amanda Castro
anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Gradually, more women are stepping into leadership roles, an impressive feat considering where women were just a few short decades ago and the persisting gender biases that still lurk in today’s workforce.
—Liz Elting, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Extreme heat is intensifying in Arizona, as temperatures are warming earlier in the spring and persisting later into the fall.
—John Leos, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Some studies have discovered suicidal ideation persisting in young people suffering from gender dysphoria.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 1 Sep. 2025
CrowdStrike sees this $10 million to $15 million per quarter negative impact persisting through its fiscal 2026 fourth quarter before subsiding.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2025
Hidradenitis suppurativa tends to start after puberty and before age 40, persisting for many years and potentially worsening over time, according to Mayo Clinic.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Even if symptoms aren’t life-threatening, if hives are spreading, persisting, or disrupting your ability to function, a dermatologist can provide prescription options that go beyond antihistamines.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 25 Aug. 2025
And despite discussions ostensibly persisting, Israel’s forces have begun expanding their operations in Gaza, a push that the UN and aid NGOs say risks worsening an ongoing humanitarian calamity.
—Semafor Staff, semafor.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Inland flooding from torrential rain is another significant hazard, often persisting for days after landfall.
—Hannah Parry
amanda Castro
anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for persisting
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In his team up with Scouting America, Montgomery strives to teach the youth the importance of showing up, working hard and persevering through challenges.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Becca Crandall and Bentley Rosser of Beck Cleaning and Organization recommend wiping down the inside and outside of your trash cans with disinfectant wipes to remove any remaining food particles.—
Lauren Wicks,
Southern Living,
11 Sep. 2025
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The fragile island is one of the last remaining ecological treasures on the planet to be flipped into a resource frontier.—
M. Rajshekhar,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Very persistent stream of bubbles; aromas of golden apples, lemon peel and yellow poppy.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Unequal wage growth adds to persistent wage gaps Certain demographic groups saw their incomes rise faster than others between 2023 and 2024.—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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There's no point in continuing to fight anymore.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Even as the macroenvironment signals uncertainty, Materazzo said the company is focused on continuing to deliver on its legacy and invest in its brand.—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Addiction has long been one of society’s most enduring struggles.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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That honest, messy middle—where ambition meets uncertainty and growth doesn’t always look graceful—has been essential in making Issa’s work so resonant and enduring.—
Essence,
Essence,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Multigenerational travel can be one of the most rewarding ways to explore the world, offering opportunities for grandparents, parents, and children to share experiences and create lasting memories together.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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This should have created a GRB lasting mere seconds, however.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This year’s Wimbledon, however, reawakened me to the abiding, fundamental connection between writers and tennis players.—
Thomas Swick
September 5,
Literary Hub,
5 Sep. 2025
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But his contribution to the development and dissemination of zydeco has not been comprehensively recognized outside of the folklorists, musicologists and dancers who have always had an abiding appreciation of Chenier as ancestor, artist and ambassador.—
Alicia Ault,
Smithsonian Magazine,
25 June 2025
Adjective
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Tell him about your lifelong or in-the-moment problems at [email protected].—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
9 Sep. 2025
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Droll and deadpan, Starnone’s novel offers an accounting of the tolls and the consolations of lifelong artistic pursuit.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Persisting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persisting. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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