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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 the fear persists or causes problems within the relationship, Morin and Sarkis suggest seeking support from a licensed mental health professional in individual and couples therapy.
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Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
But cracking down on vanlords has been difficult, and the underground market persists.
—Jeffrey Kopp,kate Rogers, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2026
While snacking accounts for a large portion of total calorie intake for many people, confusion persists about snack timing.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 20 Feb. 2026
If this mismatch persists, then Norwegian won’t be able to keep pace with the investments that its competitors are making in the delivery of upscale experiences.
—Adam Goldstein, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
Even here in Maryland, antisemitic vandalism at the Shaare Tefila Congregation is a reminder that this hatred persists close to home.
—Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 19 Feb. 2026
Anti-Islamic bigotry persists in much of the country, including among those in positions of power and influence.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 17 Feb. 2026
However, a quiet crisis persists in higher education in which unpaid or underpaid internships function as barriers, not bridges, for students who cannot afford to work without income.
—Adam Hasner, Sun Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2026
The performance gap between Chinese and US models, while not enormous, persists largely due to constraints on computing power and capital.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
But cracking down on vanlords has been difficult, and the underground market persists.
—Jeffrey Kopp,kate Rogers, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2026
While snacking accounts for a large portion of total calorie intake for many people, confusion persists about snack timing.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 20 Feb. 2026
If this mismatch persists, then Norwegian won’t be able to keep pace with the investments that its competitors are making in the delivery of upscale experiences.
—Adam Goldstein, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
Even here in Maryland, antisemitic vandalism at the Shaare Tefila Congregation is a reminder that this hatred persists close to home.
—Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 19 Feb. 2026
Anti-Islamic bigotry persists in much of the country, including among those in positions of power and influence.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 17 Feb. 2026
However, a quiet crisis persists in higher education in which unpaid or underpaid internships function as barriers, not bridges, for students who cannot afford to work without income.
—Adam Hasner, Sun Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2026
The performance gap between Chinese and US models, while not enormous, persists largely due to constraints on computing power and capital.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for persists
Verb
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The wait for a new Royals ballpark plan perseveres.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
14 Jan. 2026
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From big dreams to devastating loss, their oil-and-water friendship perseveres through even the most tragic trials.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
16 Dec. 2025
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The tension between maintaining recognizable signatures and demonstrating evolution remains central to her strategy.—
Amy Francombe,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2026
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Flagg remains out with a left foot sprain, Mavericks coach Jason Kidd said Thursday.—
Christian Clark,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Even after playing the biggest stage in the world, Bad Bunny continues to leap to new heights.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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The governor continues to state that Massachusetts is not a sanctuary state.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
18 Feb. 2026
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Lent lasts 40 days, not counting Sundays, and ends before Easter.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Feb. 2026
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The season of prayer lasts 40 days, excluding Sundays, and ends on Holy Thursday (April 2).—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Persists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persists. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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