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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
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.
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Laura Daniella Sepulveda, AZCentral.com, 25 Oct. 2025
As the crisis persists, efforts to negotiate a peaceful transition have gained traction, but Maduro’s grip on power and the fractured opposition present steep challenges.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Nearly a century later, the pattern persists.
—Arianna Huffington, Fortune, 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
The trio must navigate the unique challenges of living in a society in which anti-Chinese sentiment persists, according to an official synopsis.
—Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
But the challenge of convincing investors to fund quantum research persists.
—Big Think, 22 Oct. 2025
Import costs have jumped since April 2025, and economists warn trade between distant partners could shrink nearly 6 percent annually if fragmentation persists.
—Vitalii Savryha, Sourcing Journal, 21 Oct. 2025
New Jersey’s Department of Human Services issued a similar warning, stating that November benefits may not be available on time if the shutdown persists.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 21 Oct. 2025
Laura Daniella Sepulveda, AZCentral.com, 25 Oct. 2025
As the crisis persists, efforts to negotiate a peaceful transition have gained traction, but Maduro’s grip on power and the fractured opposition present steep challenges.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Nearly a century later, the pattern persists.
—Arianna Huffington, Fortune, 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
The trio must navigate the unique challenges of living in a society in which anti-Chinese sentiment persists, according to an official synopsis.
—Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
But the challenge of convincing investors to fund quantum research persists.
—Big Think, 22 Oct. 2025
Import costs have jumped since April 2025, and economists warn trade between distant partners could shrink nearly 6 percent annually if fragmentation persists.
—Vitalii Savryha, Sourcing Journal, 21 Oct. 2025
New Jersey’s Department of Human Services issued a similar warning, stating that November benefits may not be available on time if the shutdown persists.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 21 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for persists
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That last purpose is often the hardest to fulfill yet Sybil perseveres to find her own truth, through her faith in words.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
19 Oct. 2025
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Just a few hours before the show, a torrential downpour threatens to halt the event, but Victoria perseveres.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
9 Oct. 2025
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For his part, Carney said his government remains ready to continue talks to reduce tariffs in certain sectors.—
Rob Gillies,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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Affordability was a central concern for voters in the 2024 presidential contest and remains relevant in the run up to the 2026 midterms, especially among younger voters.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
25 Oct. 2025
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Despite the conviction, Williams continues to assert his innocence.—
Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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While oil continues to drive Saudi Arabia's economy, the kingdom is now expanding into areas such as artificial intelligence, tourism and sports to diversify its growth avenues.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The average walk-through lasts about two hours and costs about $1,200 per hour.—
Amy Panos,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Oct. 2025
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The longer the shutdown lasts, the greater the risk of cargo backups at these Texas ports due to unpaid employees calling in sick.—
The NPR Network,
NPR,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Persists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persists. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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