1
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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2
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 community persists, affirming their singular existence during Gay Pride Month, much like the hundreds who gathered at Pulse ten years ago—those who just wanted to dance.
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R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Consumer confidence has also dipped as the Middle East conflict persists.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 11 June 2026
As Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, continues to preview America's 250th anniversary, a century-old staple persists to educate families about nature and conservation.
—Kim Hudson, CBS News, 11 June 2026
If this persists, schedule an EKG.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 11 June 2026
But the broader ideal persists.
—Kansas City Star, 10 June 2026
This prejudice persists despite the high prevalence of herpes.
—Lauren Schneider, Scientific American, 9 June 2026
The poem persists both as a series of occurrences and as a solid object.
—Literary Hub, 29 May 2026
Critically, that gap persists after controlling for age, income, and demographic composition.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 28 May 2026
R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Consumer confidence has also dipped as the Middle East conflict persists.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 11 June 2026
As Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, continues to preview America's 250th anniversary, a century-old staple persists to educate families about nature and conservation.
—Kim Hudson, CBS News, 11 June 2026
If this persists, schedule an EKG.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 11 June 2026
But the broader ideal persists.
—Kansas City Star, 10 June 2026
This prejudice persists despite the high prevalence of herpes.
—Lauren Schneider, Scientific American, 9 June 2026
The poem persists both as a series of occurrences and as a solid object.
—Literary Hub, 29 May 2026
Critically, that gap persists after controlling for age, income, and demographic composition.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 28 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
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Spain remains solidly second on the international rankings.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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But for all the miles Jujubee has logged, Boston remains her stomping grounds.—
Todd Plummer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
Verb
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Mesa Verde continues to hold great cultural significance for the 27 pueblos and tribes whose ancestors once called the canyons, farms, cliffside and mesa dwellings home or who have other ties to the area.—
Alia Beard Rau,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Quarterback Patrick Mahomes continues to work back from a knee injury while Justin Fields takes first-team reps and Xavier Worthy emerges as a standout.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
10 June 2026
Verb
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That's because the virus changes year-to-year and protection only lasts around six months.—
Berly McCoy,
NPR,
10 June 2026
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No avocado lasts longer than three days.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Persists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persists. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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