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
Wrap digital assets back into pooled vehicles, and the concentration problem persists.
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Ivan Kan, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Still, the rumor persists — and not entirely without reason, according to some.
—Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
As the east breeze persists, most of the storms will push inland by the afternoon.
—Lissette Gonzalez, CBS News, 18 May 2026
While the news that the moth persists in at least a couple of places is welcome, sites that supported this moth back in the 1960s may no longer have enough scrub habitat due to substantial habitat loss.
—Ryan St Laurent, The Conversation, 18 May 2026
Tornados, large hail, damaging winds possible Monday The stormy pattern persists into early next week, with Monday shaping up as the area’s best chance for severe weather, the National Weather Service said.
—Kansas City Star, 15 May 2026
And upon the president's return to the White House tonight, one key issue persists — namely, Iran.
—Katie Foley, CNBC, 15 May 2026
DeChambeau is a proud YouTuber and has even threatened to take his ball and go play all by himself on the platform if a stalemate persists.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
But with just one month before the tournament kicks off, the falling prices suggest a mismatch persists between what many fans are willing to pay and the markup ticket brokers are hoping to capture.
—Rob Wile, NBC news, 14 May 2026
Ivan Kan, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Still, the rumor persists — and not entirely without reason, according to some.
—Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
As the east breeze persists, most of the storms will push inland by the afternoon.
—Lissette Gonzalez, CBS News, 18 May 2026
While the news that the moth persists in at least a couple of places is welcome, sites that supported this moth back in the 1960s may no longer have enough scrub habitat due to substantial habitat loss.
—Ryan St Laurent, The Conversation, 18 May 2026
Tornados, large hail, damaging winds possible Monday The stormy pattern persists into early next week, with Monday shaping up as the area’s best chance for severe weather, the National Weather Service said.
—Kansas City Star, 15 May 2026
And upon the president's return to the White House tonight, one key issue persists — namely, Iran.
—Katie Foley, CNBC, 15 May 2026
DeChambeau is a proud YouTuber and has even threatened to take his ball and go play all by himself on the platform if a stalemate persists.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
But with just one month before the tournament kicks off, the falling prices suggest a mismatch persists between what many fans are willing to pay and the markup ticket brokers are hoping to capture.
—Rob Wile, NBC news, 14 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
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What Hilton is right about California’s population is highly concentrated, while much of the state’s land remains rural or undeveloped.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Burrow has dealt with injuries throughout his career but remains one of the premier talents at the position when healthy.—
Saad Yousuf,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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As the beaded trend continues its evolution from accessories to apparel, summer 2026 is shaping up to be the season of the beaded swimsuit.—
Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
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The fun continues in the carriages.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
19 May 2026
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Unlike the high school recruiting process, the portal window lasts about two weeks — not months (or in some cases, years).—
Grace Raynor,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Khan says the conversation is shifting toward how long denim lasts and what happens at the end of a garment’s life.—
Catherine Salfino,
Footwear News,
20 May 2026
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“Persists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persists. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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