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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
If blood still persists, repeat these steps until the stain has lifted.
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Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2025
Nearly 700,000 Wisconsinites are grappling with the pause of food assistance as a nationwide pause on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits persists among the ongoing government shutdown.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Acting Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Administrator Adam Stahl told Fox News Digital Thursday that as the shutdown persists, there will continue to be a significant impact on wait times amid officer callouts.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2025
If the problem persists, check the feet to ensure the washer is level.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
However, if this shutdown persists, the country will face much bigger problems than the next congressional elections.
—W. James Antle Iii, The Washington Examiner, 6 Nov. 2025
The Montana Food Bank Network expects demand on local food banks to rise the longer the shutdown persists.
—The Npr Network, NPR, 4 Nov. 2025
People living in hurricane-prone areas are advised not to let their guard down and remain up to date on the most recent forecasts as the hurricane season persists.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2025
But the program faces uncertainty if the shutdown persists.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 2 Nov. 2025
Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2025
Nearly 700,000 Wisconsinites are grappling with the pause of food assistance as a nationwide pause on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits persists among the ongoing government shutdown.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Acting Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Administrator Adam Stahl told Fox News Digital Thursday that as the shutdown persists, there will continue to be a significant impact on wait times amid officer callouts.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2025
If the problem persists, check the feet to ensure the washer is level.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
However, if this shutdown persists, the country will face much bigger problems than the next congressional elections.
—W. James Antle Iii, The Washington Examiner, 6 Nov. 2025
The Montana Food Bank Network expects demand on local food banks to rise the longer the shutdown persists.
—The Npr Network, NPR, 4 Nov. 2025
People living in hurricane-prone areas are advised not to let their guard down and remain up to date on the most recent forecasts as the hurricane season persists.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2025
But the program faces uncertainty if the shutdown persists.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 2 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for persists
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That last purpose is often the hardest to fulfill yet Sybil perseveres to find her own truth, through her faith in words.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
19 Oct. 2025
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Just a few hours before the show, a torrential downpour threatens to halt the event, but Victoria perseveres.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
9 Oct. 2025
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At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Four years on, the diatribe remains the same.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Work continues on the White House ballroom project as historic preservation advocates press for proper review procedures.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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Both consultants estimated that inflation in Caracas is currently running between 20% and 30% a month and is destined to keep rising as long as the bolivar depreciation continues.—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
Verb
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However, depending on how long the shutdown lasts, the commodity offerings could eventually start to run dry, Little said.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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The journey from Bönigen to Interlaken by water lasts around 90 minutes.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Persists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persists. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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