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
Three decades later, the problem of seeding trials persists.
—
Sukhun Kang, The Conversation, 6 May 2026
Today, dazzle camouflage persists not as a tool for warfare but, primarily, as an expression of art and design.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 May 2026
In the greater public, a dangerous, inchoate rage directed at Barack Obama persists alongside the widespread affection for him.
—Peter Slevin, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
In warmer parts of its range, the foliage persists year-round.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Midwest Living, 4 May 2026
Like Huang, Herpfer pointed out that another reason radiology persists is because reading images is just one of their daily tasks.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 4 May 2026
This data comes as footwear prices continued to rise in March after a sharp increase at the start of the year persists, according to the latest data from the Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA).
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 4 May 2026
That partnership propels their next chapter, even as scrutiny persists.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
The problem persists, but so does Hurd.
—Brad Hamilton, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
Sukhun Kang, The Conversation, 6 May 2026
Today, dazzle camouflage persists not as a tool for warfare but, primarily, as an expression of art and design.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 May 2026
In the greater public, a dangerous, inchoate rage directed at Barack Obama persists alongside the widespread affection for him.
—Peter Slevin, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
In warmer parts of its range, the foliage persists year-round.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Midwest Living, 4 May 2026
Like Huang, Herpfer pointed out that another reason radiology persists is because reading images is just one of their daily tasks.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 4 May 2026
This data comes as footwear prices continued to rise in March after a sharp increase at the start of the year persists, according to the latest data from the Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA).
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 4 May 2026
That partnership propels their next chapter, even as scrutiny persists.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
The problem persists, but so does Hurd.
—Brad Hamilton, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for persists
Verb
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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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First, since no one actually knows the future, guessing, speculating, or simply making things up remains the state of the art for almost everyone involved in describing it.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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Lozano’s camp remains in limbo.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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Sennecke’s big postseason continues With a goal in his fourth consecutive game, Sennecke joined Auston Matthews, Nicklas Backstrom and Logan Couture as rookies with four-game goal streaks in the playoffs over the last 25 years.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Player of the Week Junior shortstop/outfielder Jessi Pontrelli delivers a red-hot week at the plate, going 11-for-13 with nine runs as Lemont continues to run the table in the South Suburban Blue.—
Tony Baranek,
Chicago Tribune,
12 May 2026
Verb
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The residual heat lasts through the day.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
13 May 2026
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Many magnolia trees bloom once per year, with a dramatic flush of flowers that lasts several weeks.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
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“Persists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persists. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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