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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
Analysts expect oil to continue trading at a premium to its prewar price for some time, as supply disruption persists.
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Anniek Bao,joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
And even when those layers do unravel, showing Becky in all her desperation, that unsettling feeling persists.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Apr. 2026
Despite all the rain in the area this week, the offensive drought persists for Boston Legacy FC.
—Boston Herald Staff, Boston Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
In response, almost all insurers rationed the drug’s distribution via prior authorizations and coverage denials (a problem that persists today).
—Michael Rose, STAT, 3 Apr. 2026
If inflation persists or the Fed delays rate cuts, HELOC rates could rise again quickly, driving up the price of your line of credit.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Squeezing through ‘pinch points’ Our model showed that the squirrel’s best habitat persists in a network of pinch points, bottlenecks where development and infrastructure funnel movement into a limited set of pathways.
—Eve Bohnett, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
Worry persists, however, about the impact of long-term exposure and whether combinations of various drugs in the water might increase risk.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
If festive pride persists, it is no longer connected to a country, empire, culture, or race, but the unique traditions of individual municipalities, pitted against one another in fierce but friendly, sportsmanlike rivalries.
—Tim Brinkhof, JSTOR Daily, 1 Apr. 2026
Anniek Bao,joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
And even when those layers do unravel, showing Becky in all her desperation, that unsettling feeling persists.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Apr. 2026
Despite all the rain in the area this week, the offensive drought persists for Boston Legacy FC.
—Boston Herald Staff, Boston Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
In response, almost all insurers rationed the drug’s distribution via prior authorizations and coverage denials (a problem that persists today).
—Michael Rose, STAT, 3 Apr. 2026
If inflation persists or the Fed delays rate cuts, HELOC rates could rise again quickly, driving up the price of your line of credit.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Squeezing through ‘pinch points’ Our model showed that the squirrel’s best habitat persists in a network of pinch points, bottlenecks where development and infrastructure funnel movement into a limited set of pathways.
—Eve Bohnett, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
Worry persists, however, about the impact of long-term exposure and whether combinations of various drugs in the water might increase risk.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
If festive pride persists, it is no longer connected to a country, empire, culture, or race, but the unique traditions of individual municipalities, pitted against one another in fierce but friendly, sportsmanlike rivalries.
—Tim Brinkhof, JSTOR Daily, 1 Apr. 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
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Even as China remains one of Iran’s biggest diplomatic allies, President Xi Jinping’s support for the Islamic Republic is being constrained by a vast trail of Chinese capital across the Gulf.—
Bloomberg,
Bloomberg,
10 Apr. 2026
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Still, much uncertainty remains.—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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But if McMahon continues to struggle, Boone may not have much of a choice but to abandon the platoon plans.—
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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The district also continues to fight for full accreditation while facing an ongoing state audit.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Simply wet your hat with water, wring it out and wave it for instant cooling that lasts up to two hours.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Seeding meetings for playoffs also could be delayed depending on how long a strike lasts.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Persists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persists. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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