1
as in perseveres
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 remains
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 persists
The poem persists both as a series of occurrences and as a solid object.
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Literary Hub, 29 May 2026
The cycle persists because, at every link, those involved have had reasons that felt sufficient to them in the moment.
—Bruce Sibley, Time, 29 May 2026
Because of the stigma that persists around hoarding, people with hoarding disorder and their families tend to hold guilt and shame that is only complicated further when the person who hoarded dies.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 28 May 2026
Critically, that gap persists after controlling for age, income, and demographic composition.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 28 May 2026
The gap also persists because districts vary widely in their capacity to turn state policy into classroom practice.
—Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 27 May 2026
That gap rarely persists indefinitely.
—Brian Anderson, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Yet the intriguing physical dominance persists for the soon-to-be 26 year old.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 26 May 2026
Still, the rumor persists — and not entirely without reason, according to some.
—Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
Literary Hub, 29 May 2026
The cycle persists because, at every link, those involved have had reasons that felt sufficient to them in the moment.
—Bruce Sibley, Time, 29 May 2026
Because of the stigma that persists around hoarding, people with hoarding disorder and their families tend to hold guilt and shame that is only complicated further when the person who hoarded dies.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 28 May 2026
Critically, that gap persists after controlling for age, income, and demographic composition.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 28 May 2026
The gap also persists because districts vary widely in their capacity to turn state policy into classroom practice.
—Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 27 May 2026
That gap rarely persists indefinitely.
—Brian Anderson, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Yet the intriguing physical dominance persists for the soon-to-be 26 year old.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 26 May 2026
Still, the rumor persists — and not entirely without reason, according to some.
—Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for persists
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That spirit of hers perseveres.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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After spending her childhood as a caretaker for her mentally unwell mother, Annie perseveres, getting to her third year of medical school before a mental breakdown forces her to withdraw.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Pancreatic cancer remains one of the deadliest cancers, with few effective treatment options once the disease spreads.—
Luzdelia Caballero,
CBS News,
5 June 2026
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Whether the rant has any immediate political implications for the lawmakers, especially in a midterm election year, remains to be seen.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
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Mesa Verde continues to hold great cultural significance for the 27 pueblos and tribes whose ancestors once called the canyons, farms, cliffside and mesa dwellings home or who have other ties to the area.—
Alia Beard Rau,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Quarterback Patrick Mahomes continues to work back from a knee injury while Justin Fields takes first-team reps and Xavier Worthy emerges as a standout.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
10 June 2026
Verb
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That's because the virus changes year-to-year and protection only lasts around six months.—
Berly McCoy,
NPR,
10 June 2026
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No avocado lasts longer than three days.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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“Persists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persists. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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