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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 boy persists, and Jamie barks at him to take off his coat and shirt.
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Lincee Ray, EW.com, 4 Jan. 2025
But women’s representation in commercial real estate as a whole and in its top positions hasn’t changed meaningfully, according to the study, and the gender compensation gap persists and in recent years even widened.
—Colette Coleman, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
And their legacy persists — not just in the archaeological record, but in our very genes.
—Anna Nordseth, Discover Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
That would be a major help to civilians as the Russia-Ukraine war persists, as many residents rely on phone alerts to warn them of impending attacks.
—William Gavin, Quartz, 30 Dec. 2024
Yet, a substantial funding gap persists to address these cascading challenges.
—Michael Sheldrick, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
Despite this success, his reputation for having a blunt and sometimes contentious relationship with the media persists.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
This watch left an indelible impression on the emerging global culture of the 1950s, an impression that persists to this day.
—Blake Buettner, Robb Report, 27 Dec. 2024
That said, if the problem persists even after a new furnace filter is installed, the issue may be due to a failing blower motor.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2024
Lincee Ray, EW.com, 4 Jan. 2025
But women’s representation in commercial real estate as a whole and in its top positions hasn’t changed meaningfully, according to the study, and the gender compensation gap persists and in recent years even widened.
—Colette Coleman, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
And their legacy persists — not just in the archaeological record, but in our very genes.
—Anna Nordseth, Discover Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
That would be a major help to civilians as the Russia-Ukraine war persists, as many residents rely on phone alerts to warn them of impending attacks.
—William Gavin, Quartz, 30 Dec. 2024
Yet, a substantial funding gap persists to address these cascading challenges.
—Michael Sheldrick, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
Despite this success, his reputation for having a blunt and sometimes contentious relationship with the media persists.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
This watch left an indelible impression on the emerging global culture of the 1950s, an impression that persists to this day.
—Blake Buettner, Robb Report, 27 Dec. 2024
That said, if the problem persists even after a new furnace filter is installed, the issue may be due to a failing blower motor.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for persists
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Despite this, the number of animals in shelters remains high—in the first half of 2024, 322,000 more pets entered shelters than exited them.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
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Apart from the new makeover, the design remains unchanged.Prakhar Khanna, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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The team’s work continues to show the great diversity of shapes and sizes of creatures of the deep.Danielle Hall, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
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Schaefer continues to play better and better and looks to be in a premier role for Canada to start the tournament.The Athletic NHL Staff, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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The speaker is built for extended outdoor outings, too, with a battery that lasts up to 24 hours per charge and IP67 protection against water and dust.Quentyn Kennemer, The Verge, 26 Dec. 2024
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Fashion trends come and go, but style lasts forever.Ewan Spence, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Persists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persists. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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