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 Sincerity and audacity are not opposing forces but complementary ones in this space, and for writers, retro programmers, and other film fans who came of age after midnight at the movies, Curry’s impact persists as its own kind of religion. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 26 Aug. 2026 Concerns over the Middle East conflict, however, still persists. — Justina Lee,alex Harring, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026 If the situation persists and the other person simply won’t leave you alone, consult with a flight attendant. — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2026 But the happiness Derrick Moore brought to others persists inside that home. — Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026 Yet the mythology persists because many successful people can point to periods in which symptoms and achievement appeared to coexist. — Rachel Docekal, STAT, 21 Aug. 2026 This disparity persists even when both partners work full-time or when women earn more as primary breadwinners. — Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026 Viewers coming in to escape the heat wound up creating a habit of summer film watching that persists today. — Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 19 Aug. 2026 This finding offers a look at Russia’s reliance on foreign technology for its missiles and drones, which persists despite years of international sanctions and efforts to restrict access to advanced electronics. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 17 Aug. 2026

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Verb

For a show built on grit, glare, and the occasional lollipop, Kojak perseveres with a strangely velvety charm.

— Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 14 July 2026
True love, though, always perseveres.

— Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026

Definition of perseveres

Verb

The descendants of Vikings who settled Iceland have been living off the sea for centuries, and fishing remains part of the country's cultural identity.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
Thirty years later, still unfinished Nearly 30 years on, the case remains unresolved in the fullest sense.

— Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of remains

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Slack continues to be a bright spot in the results — a major reversal from a couple years ago, when the company was maligned for paying too much to acquire the workplace messaging app during the Covid-19 pandemic.

— Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
Nvidia doubled its revenue and profit year-over-year in its second quarter, and forecast sales in the current quarter that topped analyst estimates, as red-hot demand for its AI chips continues to bolster the company’s fortunes.

— Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of continues

Verb

Their disaffection can create a culture of hopelessness and emotional stasis that lasts well past any economic recovery.

— Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2026
Adaptalux says the internal battery lasts up to eight hours of continuous use depending on brightness and recharges over USB-C, which can also keep the pod running while permanently plugged in.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Aug. 2026