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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
Erica Yokoyama, Bloomberg, 9 Mar. 2026
The gusty conditions are expected to continue across Los Angeles and Ventura counties on Saturday with moderate to strong Santa Ana winds persisting through Sunday, the National Weather Service’s area forecast said Saturday.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
The Warriors are thus persisting in the oddest of spots between the tankers and the contenders during the playoff push.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2026
What followed was many more weeks of back-and-forth negotiations between attorneys for FEMA and their state counterparts — with questions persisting about whether certain spending would trigger an environmental review required under federal law.
—Kate Payne, Sun Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2026
These creatures may have been quietly persisting in their habitats all along, simply beyond the reach of formal scientific documentation.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026
On the police side of the prosecutorial process, unruly anti-ICE protesters in Minneapolis are facing few arrests despite the sanctuary city’s persisting chaos.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 13 Feb. 2026
The benefits persisting for double that time period, however, surprised even study author Michael Marsiske, professor and interim co-chair of the Department of Clinical and Health Psychology at the University of Florida College of Public Health and Health Professions.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
Some readers refuse to join one, stubbornly persisting in flipping to one section and ignoring the rest.
—Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2026
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Georgieva said a 10% increase in energy prices persisting for a year would push global inflation up by 40 basis points and slow economic growth.
—Erica Yokoyama, Bloomberg, 9 Mar. 2026
The gusty conditions are expected to continue across Los Angeles and Ventura counties on Saturday with moderate to strong Santa Ana winds persisting through Sunday, the National Weather Service’s area forecast said Saturday.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
The Warriors are thus persisting in the oddest of spots between the tankers and the contenders during the playoff push.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2026
What followed was many more weeks of back-and-forth negotiations between attorneys for FEMA and their state counterparts — with questions persisting about whether certain spending would trigger an environmental review required under federal law.
—Kate Payne, Sun Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2026
These creatures may have been quietly persisting in their habitats all along, simply beyond the reach of formal scientific documentation.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026
On the police side of the prosecutorial process, unruly anti-ICE protesters in Minneapolis are facing few arrests despite the sanctuary city’s persisting chaos.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 13 Feb. 2026
The benefits persisting for double that time period, however, surprised even study author Michael Marsiske, professor and interim co-chair of the Department of Clinical and Health Psychology at the University of Florida College of Public Health and Health Professions.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
Some readers refuse to join one, stubbornly persisting in flipping to one section and ignoring the rest.
—Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for persisting
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Angelika Warmuth | Reuters Gold prices climbed on Wednesday as declining oil prices helped temper worries about persistent inflation, following reports that Washington is working on a proposal to end the Middle East conflict.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
25 Mar. 2026
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Getty Images/iStockphoto Between today's high (and rising) borrowing costs, elevated unemployment and persistent financial pressure, a hefty number of borrowers are falling behind on their bills, and their credit card debt, in particular.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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According to league and team sources, the Knicks have not engaged in any discussions about a possible Towns trade this season and plan on persevering with him during this challenging time.—
Sam Amick,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2026
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Simply raising payroll taxes would send exactly the wrong message to employers persevering and deciding whether to grow jobs or invest in California.—
Vince Fong,
Oc Register,
8 Jan. 2026
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Gradually drizzle ¼ cup egg mixture into broth, concentrating in a single area; repeat with remaining egg mixture in ¼-cupfuls in different areas.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
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Charlotte only has 10 games remaining.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 2026
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Those words — simple, direct, enduring — carry the unmistakable weight of a lesson passed down from parent to child, one that only deepens in meaning with loss.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
24 Mar. 2026
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His role in Walker, Texas Ranger cemented him as a household name, a figure so embedded in the fabric of weeknight television that his tough-guy persona became the very foundation for what would later become one of the internet’s most enduring jokes.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Mar. 2026
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When choosing between execution and life behind bars, jurors in capital murder cases must also decide whether there is a probability the defendant will be a continuing threat to society.—
Jamie Landers,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Paul is pulling double duty as both the next star of the ABC reality series, which was set to premiere on Sunday, and continuing star of Hulu’s The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Mar. 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
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And civilians on both sides, despite a deep and abiding mistrust between the Catholic and Protestant communities, had also had enough.—
Ned Temko,
Christian Science Monitor,
2 Oct. 2025
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Brianna LeConti's younger brother Bryce had a wish granted in 2010, an experience that left a lasting impact.—
Aaron Parseghian,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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The clumping foliage of this iris is also an attraction, and its vivid seeds in their pods are suitable for long-lasting dry arrangements.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
21 Mar. 2026
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Swarthout had largely overcome a lifelong fear of flying – until now.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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Kieth’s lifelong friend and collaborator Scott Dunbier confirmed that the artist died of Lewy Body Dementia to Bleeding Cool.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Persisting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persisting. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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