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adjective

as in persistent

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persisting

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verb

present participle of persist
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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2
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
Verb
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 Gentle breezes were expected to blow through Boise beginning on Thursday, with light winds reaching up to 9 mph and persisting through the weekend. — Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 9 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 But capital punishment has since lost its hold on the political imagination, with executions persisting in only a small number of states, including Texas, Oklahoma, Alabama and Missouri. — Pamela Colloff, ProPublica, 30 June 2026 There is, however, already a moderate risk of extreme heat persisting through Sunday in parts of western, west-central and southern Illinois, according to the weather service’s prediction center. — Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026 In all of them, Sugar sees the human spirit persisting through layer upon layer of loneliness, carnage, and grief. — Andy Andersen, Vulture, 27 June 2026 With extreme fire conditions persisting, Rocky Mountain Power has issued a public safety power shutoff watch and warning for areas of central, southern and eastern Utah through the weekend. — Ty Oneil, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for persisting
  1. persistent
  2. persevering
  3. remaining
  4. enduring
  5. continuing
  6. abiding
  7. lasting
  8. lifelong
Adjective
  • Core inflation gives economists and policymakers a good sense of how persistent price pressures may be, and to gauge Americans’ view of prices, officials look at market and survey-based measures of inflation expectations.
    — Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 27 July 2026
  • Powered by a turboprop engine producing roughly 900 horsepower, it is designed for persistent operations across large theatres of war.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 26 July 2026
Definition of persistent
Verb
  • As the evening turned to night and the festivities wound down, people hugged and said goodbye and thanked my husband and me for persevering.
    — Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of persevering
Verb
  • The match puts Bay FC at the halfway point of its 2026 season schedule with 15 game remaining.
    — Staff report, Mercury News, 25 July 2026
  • Whether that means the 26-year-old won’t still catch the interest of a Champions League club remains to be seen, but his chances of remaining an Everton player were not as damaged as some feared.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 24 July 2026
Definition of remaining
Adjective
  • Classic Whites There’s no kitchen paint color that’s more popular or enduring than white.
    — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2026
  • Over the course of the series, that relationship evolved into one of Star Trek’s most enduring slow-burning romances.
    — Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 21 July 2026
Definition of enduring
Verb
  • Monetized or not, Pfister is continuing to film in public and post videos, at least until his sentencing hearing, scheduled for August 3.
    — Kyung Lah, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
  • By balancing strict fiscal management with an aggressive plan to diversify support and expand with new donors, the organization aims to ensure long-term stability while continuing to deliver high-quality artistic programming to Charlotte.
    — Catherine Muccigrosso July 24, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 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
  • The inner cushioning offers lasting comfort, and the breezy open-toe design makes the pair especially suited for everything from summer travel to casual dinners.
    — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 26 July 2026
  • This reflects a broader shift where athletes seek lasting value through ownership.
    — Allison Smith, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
Definition of lasting
Adjective
  • The 19-year-old defender, a lifelong fan of the club, made his first senior appearance on the final day of last season, coming on in the 91st minute of Huddersfield’s 4-0 win away to Wimbledon.
    — George Edwards, New York Times, 24 July 2026
  • Terri Gomez, a 27-year veteran in higher education and a lifelong resident of the Inland Empire, is currently the provost and vice president for Academic Affairs at Cal Poly Pomona, a university statement said.
    — Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026
Definition of lifelong

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