PERSISTS Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

persists

verb

present tense third-person singular of persist

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 Melissa Cohn, regional vice president at William Raveis Mortgage, doesn’t expect mortgage rates to fall while the US war with Iran persists. — Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 29 July 2026 But mostly, the monarch persists because life’s job is to live; because within those thimble-size bodies hides a dynamo of survival that puts our most incredible machines to shame. — Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026 According to a WageIndicator benchmark, a 64 percent wage gap persists for garment workers in Vietnam. — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 27 July 2026 However, we are disturbed by a misleading and damaging narrative regarding student outcomes that persists in this coverage. — Elaine Gantz Berman, Denver Post, 27 July 2026 If the current conflict persists for even a few more months, the resulting strain on global energy supplies and shipping routes could push prices dramatically higher. — Justin Zacks, CNBC, 24 July 2026 If neck pain persists past a week, if headaches become chronic or if numbness or tingling reaches the arms or hands, that’s the threshold to book an appointment — not a signal to push through. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026 The longer this imbalance persists, the greater the opportunity for Chinese economic penetration into the Russian Far East and Eastern Siberia. — Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 The drug from Merck was OK’d for patients with artery-clogging cholesterol that persists even after taking statins, the standard medications for cutting heart attack risk. — Matthew Perrone, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026

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For a show built on grit, glare, and the occasional lollipop, Kojak perseveres with a strangely velvety charm.

— Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 14 July 2026
True love, though, always perseveres.

— Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026

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Safety officials investigate building The cause of the roof collapse remains under investigation, Bradenton officials said Sunday afternoon.

— Ryan Ballogg July 27, Miami Herald, 27 July 2026
Their initial target is to recover at least 50% of the mineral content, but PNNL says reaching that baseline efficiently remains difficult.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 July 2026

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And as the influx of billionaires and multi-millionaires to the region continues, the market for luxury homes priced at $30 million and up has exploded, according to a new report from the real estate research firm Analytics Miami.

— Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
Levine programming continues to include the Catalyst Fellowship Program for college students and summer camps.

— Claire Harutunian, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026