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
The gaping wound persists to this day.
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Frank Rich, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2025
The pandemic reshaped office life, and even though lockdown restrictions ended in 2021, the debate over remote work persists in 2025.
—Adam Stott, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Abandoning Smith after nine games isn’t part of the plan, but if such poor production persists, Houston might not have a choice.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
This age gradient of measles severity persists today.
—Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 7 Apr. 2025
Although short-term uncertainty persists, the company’s powerful brands and solid financials create a firm base for a potential rebound once sentiment shifts.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
As uncertainty persists, finance departments are looking to save their businesses money wherever possible.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Deep mistrust also persists between the countries.
—Constant Méheut, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
This issue persists across all three cameras.
—Prakhar Khanna, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Frank Rich, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2025
The pandemic reshaped office life, and even though lockdown restrictions ended in 2021, the debate over remote work persists in 2025.
—Adam Stott, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Abandoning Smith after nine games isn’t part of the plan, but if such poor production persists, Houston might not have a choice.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
This age gradient of measles severity persists today.
—Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 7 Apr. 2025
Although short-term uncertainty persists, the company’s powerful brands and solid financials create a firm base for a potential rebound once sentiment shifts.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
As uncertainty persists, finance departments are looking to save their businesses money wherever possible.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Deep mistrust also persists between the countries.
—Constant Méheut, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
This issue persists across all three cameras.
—Prakhar Khanna, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for persists
Verb
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The suspect's motive remains unclear.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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Despite this, the number of animals in shelters remains high—in the first half of 2024, 322,000 more pets entered shelters than exited them.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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The team’s work continues to show the great diversity of shapes and sizes of creatures of the deep.—
Danielle Hall,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Dec. 2024
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Schaefer continues to play better and better and looks to be in a premier role for Canada to start the tournament.—
The Athletic NHL Staff,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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While totality typically only lasts for a few minutes with a total solar eclipse, the moon during this week’s event will spend just over an hour in Earth’s shadow.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN,
13 Mar. 2025
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Build your community advantage starting now Community is the competitive advantage that lasts.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Persists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persists. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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