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
Discipline at Vulcan Value Partners involves persevering through market downturns.
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Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
Binford came in to pitch for Ole Miss and was tasked with persevering a 9-6 lead.
—Ethan Westerman, Arkansas Online, 23 May 2025
This is the peace of the Risen Christ, an unarmed and disarming peace, humble and persevering.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 9 May 2025
Despite her difficult childhood, Mavis persevered, through grit, bloody-mindedness, an absence of self-pity, and an ironic sense of humor.
—Margaret Atwood, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2025
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Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
Binford came in to pitch for Ole Miss and was tasked with persevering a 9-6 lead.
—Ethan Westerman, Arkansas Online, 23 May 2025
This is the peace of the Risen Christ, an unarmed and disarming peace, humble and persevering.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 9 May 2025
Despite her difficult childhood, Mavis persevered, through grit, bloody-mindedness, an absence of self-pity, and an ironic sense of humor.
—Margaret Atwood, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for persevere
persist
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Despite this strong market momentum, concerns about Constellation Energy’s valuation persist.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Meanwhile, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza persists, complicating any potential ceasefire or peace negotiations.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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“Persevere.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persevere. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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