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
Despite the fact that its concrete design is intended to whisk water out of the city as fast as possible, life stubbornly persists in the river and nearby.
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Mack Baysinger
follow,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
This phenomenon underscores a profound human hunger for collective moments, proving that the desire for common ground persists.
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Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
The legacy of Netflix's Queer Eye revival has been eclipsed to some degree by the inter-cast drama that began to spill out into the public eye following its 2018 premiere, and persists to this day.
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Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 June 2026
Traffic flow through the Strait of Hormuz will remain restricted as long as uncertainty persists over the status of the waterway, said Gregg Carlstrom, Middle East correspondent for the Economist.
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Deva Lee,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
Even so, in the final version, a Ligularia dentata was mislabeled, and Carex testacea listed as fall color only, when that rusty orange foliage persists year-round in the Pacific Northwest.
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Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 June 2026
By comparing interspecies cooperation with communication systems found within species and in other mutualistic relationships, the authors provide a broader framework for understanding how cooperation emerges and persists.
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Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
20 June 2026
Right from the start, that relatively brief partnership was transformative, producing a near-compulsive Google Maps habit for early users that still persists in much of the world.
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Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
The protest group, called the Radical Reform Movement, is pushing for a greater share of mining revenue for Mongolians, a long-running demand in a nation where poverty persists despite the exploitation of its mineral riches.
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ABC News,
17 June 2026
Mack Baysinger
follow,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
This phenomenon underscores a profound human hunger for collective moments, proving that the desire for common ground persists.
—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
The legacy of Netflix's Queer Eye revival has been eclipsed to some degree by the inter-cast drama that began to spill out into the public eye following its 2018 premiere, and persists to this day.
—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 June 2026
Traffic flow through the Strait of Hormuz will remain restricted as long as uncertainty persists over the status of the waterway, said Gregg Carlstrom, Middle East correspondent for the Economist.
—
Deva Lee,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
Even so, in the final version, a Ligularia dentata was mislabeled, and Carex testacea listed as fall color only, when that rusty orange foliage persists year-round in the Pacific Northwest.
—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 June 2026
By comparing interspecies cooperation with communication systems found within species and in other mutualistic relationships, the authors provide a broader framework for understanding how cooperation emerges and persists.
—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
20 June 2026
Right from the start, that relatively brief partnership was transformative, producing a near-compulsive Google Maps habit for early users that still persists in much of the world.
—
Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
The protest group, called the Radical Reform Movement, is pushing for a greater share of mining revenue for Mongolians, a long-running demand in a nation where poverty persists despite the exploitation of its mineral riches.
—
ABC News,
17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for persists
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True love, though, always perseveres.
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That spirit of hers perseveres.
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But the fear of being snatched by ICE agents remains, Neel said.
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But much of the repressive and corrupt structure in place during Maduro’s reign remains, with no concrete date set for democratic presidential elections.
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As the four-day event continues today, Wednesday, June 24 through Friday, June 26, there’s no better time to snag the latest deals that just launched on site.
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The update comes as Busfield continues to contest criminal charges filed earlier this year in New Mexico.
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For example, Jung said, if a crosswalk signal usually lasts 20 seconds, but SmartBlink predicts one pedestrian will take 34 seconds based on their first few strides, the system would automatically add 14 more seconds to the crossing signal.
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The formula is so creamy and hydrating (it’s made with jojoba oil and hyaluronic acid), and the color payoff lasts all day long.
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“Persists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persists. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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