as in to persist
to continue despite difficulties, opposition, or discouragement
although he was frustrated by the lack of financial resources and support, he persevered in his scientific research
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Recent Examples of persevere
K'Lavon Chaisson drew extra attention throughout the second half and persevered to pick up pressure through chips and double-teams.
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Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 14 Oct. 2025
Just a few hours before the show, a torrential downpour threatens to halt the event, but Victoria perseveres.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 9 Oct. 2025
Of all the fandoms, the Swifties have persevered and prospered.
—Choire Sicha, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2025
The Peranakan are a cultural group based in Singapore and Southeast Asia that originated when people from the surrounding regions (including China and India) married local Malays, creating a unique blend of cultures that has persevered from the 15th century to modern-day Singapore.
—Elizabeth See, AFAR Media, 2 Oct. 2025
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Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 14 Oct. 2025
Just a few hours before the show, a torrential downpour threatens to halt the event, but Victoria perseveres.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 9 Oct. 2025
Of all the fandoms, the Swifties have persevered and prospered.
—Choire Sicha, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2025
The Peranakan are a cultural group based in Singapore and Southeast Asia that originated when people from the surrounding regions (including China and India) married local Malays, creating a unique blend of cultures that has persevered from the 15th century to modern-day Singapore.
—Elizabeth See, AFAR Media, 2 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for persevere
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The White House released a full list of individuals and companies sponsoring the project on Thursday as questions about funding persisted.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
25 Oct. 2025
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The White House warned that millions of low-income families could lose their Women, Infants, and Children benefits by early November if the shutdown persists and the program doesn't receive additional funding.—
Laura Daniella Sepulveda,
AZCentral.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Persevere.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persevere. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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