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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
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
Some have persisting inflation as a result of that.
—Tax Notes Staff, Forbes.com, 15 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
This is because eventually the sellers exhaust themselves while the buyers are persisting at the same price multiple times.
—Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
Pollen exposure is exacerbated by persisting air pollution—despite long-term declines in many major pollutants.
—Matt Fuchs, Scientific American, 15 Apr. 2026
In her email to Schreier, the composer describes the harp as a steady rhythmic undercurrent—persisting beneath the shifting music around it.
—Carolina Del Busto, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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
Some have persisting inflation as a result of that.
—Tax Notes Staff, Forbes.com, 15 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
This is because eventually the sellers exhaust themselves while the buyers are persisting at the same price multiple times.
—Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
Pollen exposure is exacerbated by persisting air pollution—despite long-term declines in many major pollutants.
—Matt Fuchs, Scientific American, 15 Apr. 2026
In her email to Schreier, the composer describes the harp as a steady rhythmic undercurrent—persisting beneath the shifting music around it.
—Carolina Del Busto, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for persisting
Adjective
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In the years since the band came together to challenge country radio’s persistent gender imbalance, there has been some significant headway.—
Marissa R. Moss,
Rolling Stone,
2 June 2026
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Since the initiative began, more than 200,000 children have moved out of poverty, but food insecurity remains a persistent challenge.—
Sky Beard,
Sun Sentinel,
2 June 2026
Verb
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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
Verb
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The Bakersfield Police Department said two hostages had been safely released and that all remaining individuals were in good health as of Tuesday evening.—
Greg Wehner , Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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Goldman sees 60% earnings-per-share growth for Asia Pacific equities in 2026, with technology remaining the market's strongest-performing sector.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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Among the big three of the Beats, Ginsberg remains the most enduring.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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The word patient comes from the Latin patiens — an adjective meaning enduring, suffering.—
Iyesatta Massaquoi Emeli,
STAT,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Even as companies pull back elsewhere, many are continuing to invest in the people pushing products in the AI boom—making sales a resilient career choice.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
28 May 2026
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Last year, California lawmakers amended the environmental law to prevent the measure from being abused and continuing to increase building costs in the state notorious for its affordable housing crisis.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
28 May 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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But the lessons Joe Negri taught countless children on television and students in his classroom will leave a lasting imprint of a legendary career and a legacy that will never be forgotten.—
Kristine Sorensen,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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Filipino Forces exists to spotlight the next generation of Filipino leadership, foster meaningful relationships, and create a lasting platform for representation, pride, and cultural amplification.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
30 May 2026
Adjective
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In another post shared Sunday, Jamie Lee Curtis reflected on her lifelong bond with her sister and shared a contact sheet of photographs taken the night before her wedding in December 1984, when Kelly Curtis served as her maid of honor.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 May 2026
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Jones said he’s made lifelong friends through 5000 Role Models and has created a ripple effect in mentorship in Black and brown communities.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Persisting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persisting. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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