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as in persevered
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 remained
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 persisted
These conditions have persisted through this spring.
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Heather Zidack, Hartford Courant, 12 Apr. 2025
Speculation has persisted regarding a big-money move, but Moyes is looking to keep hold of his star defender.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
The Spanish giants tried and failed to buy him in the January window but their interest persisted.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
Citigroup , Wells Fargo , JPMorgan Chase — Bank stocks broadly declined during another volatile day in financial markets as worries about a possible recession persisted.
—Brian Evans, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025
Bournemouth midfielder Ryan Christie is expected to miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgery for an injury that has persisted throughout the season.
—Leon Imber, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Chatter of troubling chemistry issues persisted throughout the year.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
As the event began, the number of counter-protesters was fairly small, Cook said — although one man persisted in trying to shout over the speakers' voices.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 8 Apr. 2025
But alternative explanations persisted—until now.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2025
Heather Zidack, Hartford Courant, 12 Apr. 2025
Speculation has persisted regarding a big-money move, but Moyes is looking to keep hold of his star defender.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
The Spanish giants tried and failed to buy him in the January window but their interest persisted.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
Citigroup , Wells Fargo , JPMorgan Chase — Bank stocks broadly declined during another volatile day in financial markets as worries about a possible recession persisted.
—Brian Evans, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025
Bournemouth midfielder Ryan Christie is expected to miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgery for an injury that has persisted throughout the season.
—Leon Imber, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Chatter of troubling chemistry issues persisted throughout the year.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
As the event began, the number of counter-protesters was fairly small, Cook said — although one man persisted in trying to shout over the speakers' voices.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 8 Apr. 2025
But alternative explanations persisted—until now.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for persisted
Verb
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Mystic Aquarium announced Chappy's death on March 3 in a Facebook post, sharing that the baby seal persevered through his injuries as long as possible.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
4 Mar. 2025
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Over the years, the shop has been handed down to the family’s third generation owners, survived Hurricane Katrina, and persevered through several relocations.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2025
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Since researchers began excavating and studying Stonehenge in the 17th century, the structure’s purpose has remained a mystery.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Dec. 2024
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Yet Dylan remained deeply ambivalent about being absorbed into any kind of movement.—
Grant Wong,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Dec. 2024
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After the ceremony, the day continued with various rituals and games.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
24 Dec. 2024
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American Express has a large base of affluent card members compared to its key rivals and these customers have continued to spend strongly, helping the company’s business.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The meeting lasted an hour and 20 minutes, with Johnson spending most of the time yelling at Kennedy.—
Tevi Troy,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
7 Mar. 2025
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The hearing lasted just minutes.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
Fox News,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Persisted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persisted. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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