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 Even amid extraordinary acts of solidarity, Muslim, Arab, and South Asian Americans were subjected to hatred and bigotry, some of which persists today. — Steven Fulop, New York Daily News, 11 Sep. 2026 Overall, the Bush administration’s misguided foray reinforced in the minds of many in the Middle East a distrust of America’s allegiances, commitments, and adherence to the protocols of the Geneva Conventions, a distrust that persists to this day. — David Friend, Vanity Fair, 10 Sep. 2026 Despite its enduring impact, only about one in ten Americans plan to mark the 25th anniversary, as confidence in government protection wanes and concern about future terrorism persists. — Linley Sanders, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026 Their competitiveness has been consumed by the reactions from two audiences with incompatible expectations, and some of that nonsense persists because no one at the top did the work of refereeing the discourse. — Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026 The waste persists because there’s a gap between knowing and doing, measured in human latency no dashboard can close. — Devendra Rajput, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2026 Despite the two schools not sharing a conference, the rivalry persists. — Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 6 Sep. 2026 If the threat persists, the snake may bite its opponent, coil around it, and emit a foul-smelling secretion from its anal glands. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Sep. 2026 But uncertainty persists about the future cash flows from investments in such fast-moving technologies. — Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 28 Aug. 2026

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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

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Granted, Pollard needs only 1,083 yards to achieve a career high, but the Titans would like to get Tyjae Spears more involved and the overall quality of this offense remains a large question mark.

— Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
Grooming remains one of the biggest threats facing children and families, according to Jenkins.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of remains

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Goldman Sachs economist Daan Struyven warned in a recent note that prices could still reach $120 a barrel as the war, now in its seventh month, continues to disrupt shipping.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026
Furthermore, the brand continues to deliver elevated experiences across categories around the world.

— Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of continues

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Still, nothing lasts forever, and by the summer of 1929 the management of the Theater am Schiffbauerdamm was ready for another play.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 Sep. 2026
The Anker Soundcore 2 portable speaker packs 12W of power and lasts up to 24 hours on a single charge—perfect for when your barbecue inevitably runs into the evening.

— Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2026