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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2
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
But Thune has kept the door open to keeping the chamber in town if the impasse persists.
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CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
But the latest footage from South London suggests the problem persists nearly one year later.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
Gas prices remain a significant issue as the conflict with Iran persists, prompting the United States government and individual states to take action against the rising costs.
—Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 26 Mar. 2026
This structural disadvantage for Democrats persists even as some candidates downplay the risk.
—Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
The Department of Homeland Security shutdown persists Wednesday morning, multiple security checkpoints at the Philadelphia International Airport remain closed and Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have been reported on scene at airports across the country to assist.
—Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
Still, the calque variety – the word-for-word translation from Hebrew – persists.
—Bryan Kirschen, The Conversation, 25 Mar. 2026
According to this line of thinking, Russia’s progress since the start of the war has been limited; Ukraine continues to hold its own; and if external support persists, time may favor Kyiv.
—Olivier Kempf, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
The effect persists even when people know a system or person can be wrong.
—Nick Dothée, The Atlantic, 22 Mar. 2026
CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
But the latest footage from South London suggests the problem persists nearly one year later.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
Gas prices remain a significant issue as the conflict with Iran persists, prompting the United States government and individual states to take action against the rising costs.
—Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 26 Mar. 2026
This structural disadvantage for Democrats persists even as some candidates downplay the risk.
—Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
The Department of Homeland Security shutdown persists Wednesday morning, multiple security checkpoints at the Philadelphia International Airport remain closed and Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have been reported on scene at airports across the country to assist.
—Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
Still, the calque variety – the word-for-word translation from Hebrew – persists.
—Bryan Kirschen, The Conversation, 25 Mar. 2026
According to this line of thinking, Russia’s progress since the start of the war has been limited; Ukraine continues to hold its own; and if external support persists, time may favor Kyiv.
—Olivier Kempf, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
The effect persists even when people know a system or person can be wrong.
—Nick Dothée, The Atlantic, 22 Mar. 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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Following the money While much of the money’s final destination remains unclear, the documents offer glimpses into how some of it was spent.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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That Smith’s work remains little-known is all the more baffling considering the strength and depth of a retrospective now up at Keith de Lellis.—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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Fort Worth Benbrook continues to thrive Fort Worth Benbrook isn’t ranked but probably should be.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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No trial date has been set, as his defense continues to review the evidence and conduct depositions.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Counsell is hoping the rehab lasts from three to seven days.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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The 2026 New York International Auto Show begins April 3 and lasts until April 12.—
Keith Laing,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Persists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persists. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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