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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
The poem persists both as a series of occurrences and as a solid object.
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Literary Hub, 29 May 2026
The cycle persists because, at every link, those involved have had reasons that felt sufficient to them in the moment.
—Bruce Sibley, Time, 29 May 2026
Because of the stigma that persists around hoarding, people with hoarding disorder and their families tend to hold guilt and shame that is only complicated further when the person who hoarded dies.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 28 May 2026
Critically, that gap persists after controlling for age, income, and demographic composition.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 28 May 2026
The gap also persists because districts vary widely in their capacity to turn state policy into classroom practice.
—Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 27 May 2026
That gap rarely persists indefinitely.
—Brian Anderson, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Yet the intriguing physical dominance persists for the soon-to-be 26 year old.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 26 May 2026
Still, the rumor persists — and not entirely without reason, according to some.
—Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
Literary Hub, 29 May 2026
The cycle persists because, at every link, those involved have had reasons that felt sufficient to them in the moment.
—Bruce Sibley, Time, 29 May 2026
Because of the stigma that persists around hoarding, people with hoarding disorder and their families tend to hold guilt and shame that is only complicated further when the person who hoarded dies.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 28 May 2026
Critically, that gap persists after controlling for age, income, and demographic composition.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 28 May 2026
The gap also persists because districts vary widely in their capacity to turn state policy into classroom practice.
—Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 27 May 2026
That gap rarely persists indefinitely.
—Brian Anderson, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Yet the intriguing physical dominance persists for the soon-to-be 26 year old.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 26 May 2026
Still, the rumor persists — and not entirely without reason, according to some.
—Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 19 May 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
Verb
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The name of the park remains Denali National Park and Preserve, the NPS said.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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The Daughter Industry remains open, complete and unfinished, awaiting anyone willing to take a seat and speak through voice, song, breath, and/or dance with it.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
Verb
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This particular brand of freedom is clearly not serving us well, though, because one set of statistics after another continues to tell us that our mental health and wellbeing are plummeting in an alarming way.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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Miami leads the league with 39 goals, but the defense continues to be vulnerable, with 28 goals allowed.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Typically, symptoms resolve within two to seven days, but people with severe symptoms, including diarrhea that lasts more than three days, high fever and blood in stool should seek medical attention.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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Americans are increasingly open to approaches that reduce harm, strengthen communities, and deliver safety that lasts.—
Ana Zamora,
Time,
3 June 2026
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“Persists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persists. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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