1
as in persevering
to continue despite difficulties, opposition, or discouragement
she persisted in her efforts and eventually got the job she wanted
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in remaining
to remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state
my headache persisted for almost the entire day
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in persistent
Related Words
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of persisting
Jon Stojan, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
The announcement marks the first public acknowledgement that the government oversight organization is persisting in its work after former president Haney Hong departed suddenly early this year.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Sep. 2025
Much worse, however, is persisting with plotlines that don't work.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 20 Sep. 2025
In the aftermath of such a transition, a background of low-energy remnant radiation would be emitted omnidirectionally, persisting even until the present day.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 16 Sep. 2025
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
Adjective
Resilience means enduring multiple rejections, both commercial and regulatory, and persisting.
—Jon Stojan, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
The announcement marks the first public acknowledgement that the government oversight organization is persisting in its work after former president Haney Hong departed suddenly early this year.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Sep. 2025
Much worse, however, is persisting with plotlines that don't work.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 20 Sep. 2025
In the aftermath of such a transition, a background of low-energy remnant radiation would be emitted omnidirectionally, persisting even until the present day.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 16 Sep. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for persisting
Verb
-
Every human being deserves empathy and understanding, especially one as flawed and broken yet persevering as Young Thug.—
Mosi Reeves,
Rolling Stone,
29 Sep. 2025
-
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
Verb
-
The remaining 10,000 had no income cap.—
Rachel Wegner,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
-
But Dortmund’s toughest tests are yet to come, with Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur and Inter among their remaining opponents.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
-
Mostly sunny and very warm; persistent dry weather will worsen drought conditions through the weekend.—
Alexander Coolidge,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
3 Oct. 2025
-
The family includes 5,000 compounds, which are persistent, remaining both in the environment and human body over time.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
This could signal Moscow’s concern at the impact of continuing high losses on the Russian population.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
-
For good developers, continuing to lean into responsible practices here is a non-negotiable.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
-
Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman was a leader of the Janjaweed militia, which killed hundreds of thousands of members of Darfur’s non-Arab population in the early 2000s, sparking one of the world’s gravest and most enduring humanitarian crises.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
7 Oct. 2025
-
But the monarchy under King Charles is doing what monarchy does – enduring, calmly above the fray.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
While lacking the third-party app support of the Apple Watch SE or Samsung Galaxy Watch 7, the Venu Sq 2 excels in battery life, lasting up to 11 days in smartwatch mode or 26 hours in GPS mode.—
Cierra Cowan,
PC Magazine,
7 Oct. 2025
-
Not only that, the mid-rise design fits and flatters almost everyone, and Levi’s are notorious for lasting forever.—
Claire Gallam,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
-
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
-
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
-
As Mary Shelley’s 1818 literary classic returns to the screen once again, the cast and crew of Guillermo Del Toro‘s Frankenstein celebrated the fruits of the writer/director’s lifelong ambition at Monday’s Los Angeles premiere.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
7 Oct. 2025
-
Created in her honor, this rose symbolizes her lifelong mission to protect people, animals, and the environment, offering gardeners a living reminder of her extraordinary impact and enduring message of hope.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Persisting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persisting. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share