PERSISTS Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

persists

verb

present tense third-person singular of persist

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 Still, the booze cruise stereotype persists, and mainstream cruise lines working on changing that, starting with tougher policies. — David Dickstein, Oc Register, 15 July 2026 The community's collective action successfully forced this specific rollback, though the broader strategy of in-game purchases persists. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026 If, after applying these treatment measures and preventative actions, the problem persists, seek professional pest extermination services. — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 July 2026 Despite the years of Sturm und Drang about pandemic origins, and the wholesale adoption of the lab-leak theory by the party that controls both Congress and the White House, a shaky status quo still persists in biosafety. — Daniel Engber, The Atlantic, 7 July 2026 For instance, some forecasters warn that if drought persists through multiple seasons, the combination of dry soils and shifting precipitation patterns could increase stress on agriculture and water supplies. — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 7 July 2026 There persists a steady drumbeat of concern Russia might open a new front in Europe. — Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 6 July 2026 Yet Mexico also faces significant risks if uncertainty persists. — Nik Popli, Time, 2 July 2026 An Extreme Heat Warning persists through Thursday night for all counties in the Chicago area and the city of Chicago itself. — Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 1 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for persists

Verb

True love, though, always perseveres.

— Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026
That spirit of hers perseveres.

— Marcus Thompson II, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026

Definition of perseveres

Verb

Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Europe’s defense industry remains fragmented and constrained by supply chains, bureaucracy, labor shortages and years of underinvestment.

— Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 6 July 2026
Small in size but big on personality, Little Spirit remains one of Atlanta’s most consistently delightful neighborhood cocktail bars.

— Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026

Definition of remains

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Demand for high-bandwidth memory chips continues to outstrip supply as cloud providers race to build AI infrastructure, allowing leading memory makers such as SK Hynix and Micron to maintain strong pricing power.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 16 July 2026
Georgia baseball continues to be one of the most active teams in the transfer portal, entering Wednesday with 15 new additions.

— Hunter DeLauder, AJC.com, 16 July 2026

Definition of continues

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The initial pursuit — which technically lasts the entire episode — is plagued by stops and starts to introduce characters and better explain the stakes.

— Ben Travers, IndieWire, 15 July 2026
The regular portal window normally opens right after the championship game and lasts for 15 days.

— Tobias Bass, New York Times, 14 July 2026