1
as in to persevere
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 to remain
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 persist
Big Deal Morgan Stanley Wealth Management's quarterly retail investor pulse survey, released this week, finds that inflation concerns persist.
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Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2025
Meteorologists warn that Melissa poses a serious flooding threat to Jamaica and Hispaniola, as heavy rainfall is expected to persist for several consecutive days.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
Worries persist that Trump’s tariffs could cause another round of painful inflation.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025
Maximalism for the minimalist persists into the colder months, with print and textural details still going strong for fall and winter.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2025
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Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2025
Meteorologists warn that Melissa poses a serious flooding threat to Jamaica and Hispaniola, as heavy rainfall is expected to persist for several consecutive days.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
Worries persist that Trump’s tariffs could cause another round of painful inflation.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025
Maximalism for the minimalist persists into the colder months, with print and textural details still going strong for fall and winter.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for persist
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Yamamoto volunteered to pitch and was warming up as Klein – who hadn’t pitched in a game in a month and never more than two innings in any MLB game – persevered through a fourth inning of relief in the 18th.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
28 Oct. 2025
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The long-term investments have resulted in creations that have persevered through the decades and continue to leave an impact to this day.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
27 Oct. 2025
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Still, the project adds another exclusive tier to a venue already marked by VIP enclaves, raising questions about how much of COTA’s most distinctive real estate will remain truly accessible — and for how long.—
Patrick Iversen,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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But its 60-table card room, tucked into a low-key design, remained.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
25 Oct. 2025
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The company spins off from the fund and continues as a stand-alone.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
1 Nov. 2025
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The sessions will continue in the Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, a private island sanctuary in the Bahamas, where guests will learn about coral restoration and marine protection, before sailing the turquoise waters with Horn to see the importance of protecting the delicate underwater ecosystems.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
31 Oct. 2025
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Score the Cumrige Self-Cleaning Litter Box for $100 off while this deal lasts.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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Built to last, the 2020 model features a new roof design that boasts up to 90 pounds per square foot of snow load.—
Gabriela Izquierdo,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Persist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persist. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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