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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
Know More The House war powers vote on Thursday is the most urgent opportunity for Democrats to try to unite against the war, even as the ongoing split persists about how to talk about it.
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Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 5 Mar. 2026
Oil producers across the Middle East face a tense countdown as the Iran war blocks the region’s main export artery, filling the countries’ storage tanks and threatening output cuts if the situation persists.
—Grant Smith, Bloomberg, 4 Mar. 2026
Somehow, a stubborn glimmer of the old scene persists.
—Taran Dugal, New Yorker, 4 Mar. 2026
In this way, the galaxy becomes depleted of normal matter, while all the dark matter persists.
—Big Think, 3 Mar. 2026
However, China would need to compete for Atlantic cargoes if the outage persists, tightening the Pacific basin, Katayama added.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2026
Seek additional medical attention if difficulty breathing, skin, or eye irritation persists.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2026
However, the study noted that even in the US, Black women have a death rate from breast cancer that is 40% higher than that of White women, a disparity that persists despite the country’s world-class treatment infrastructure.
—Asuka Koda, CNN Money, 2 Mar. 2026
But when those treatments don't resolve the problem, and the pain persists, there's an alternative therapy that helps many people find relief, known as shockwave therapy.
—Allison Aubrey, NPR, 2 Mar. 2026
Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 5 Mar. 2026
Oil producers across the Middle East face a tense countdown as the Iran war blocks the region’s main export artery, filling the countries’ storage tanks and threatening output cuts if the situation persists.
—Grant Smith, Bloomberg, 4 Mar. 2026
Somehow, a stubborn glimmer of the old scene persists.
—Taran Dugal, New Yorker, 4 Mar. 2026
In this way, the galaxy becomes depleted of normal matter, while all the dark matter persists.
—Big Think, 3 Mar. 2026
However, China would need to compete for Atlantic cargoes if the outage persists, tightening the Pacific basin, Katayama added.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2026
Seek additional medical attention if difficulty breathing, skin, or eye irritation persists.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2026
However, the study noted that even in the US, Black women have a death rate from breast cancer that is 40% higher than that of White women, a disparity that persists despite the country’s world-class treatment infrastructure.
—Asuka Koda, CNN Money, 2 Mar. 2026
But when those treatments don't resolve the problem, and the pain persists, there's an alternative therapy that helps many people find relief, known as shockwave therapy.
—Allison Aubrey, NPR, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for persists
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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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The wait for a new Royals ballpark plan perseveres.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
14 Jan. 2026
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Lithium refining is expensive and technologically complex, and most of the world’s midstream processing capacity remains concentrated in China, meaning Chinese firms dominate not only mining but also the chemical refining stage where much of the value is captured.—
Ray Mwayera,
semafor.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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The Heat remains outside of play-in tournament territory, with just 15 regular-season games left to play.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026
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While Ho’s experience with AI has been positive, the reliability of AI continues to be a concern for many travelers.—
Sydney Goh,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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The Virginia Supreme Court earlier this month cleared the way for the referendum to proceed while litigation continues.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Mar. 2026
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Travelers must apply for the program and pay a fee of $120 that lasts five years.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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Higher fertilizer prices for farmers and retailers could ultimately raise food costs for consumers if the trade disruption lasts, said Veronica Nigh, chief economist at The Fertilizer Institute.—
Brandon Gomez,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Persists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persists. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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