as in persisted
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 persevered
Yet America’s workers have persevered and figured out ways to prosper.
—
Editorial Board, Washington Post, 6 Feb. 2026
But through it all, Annett persevered.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 6 Feb. 2026
The Nuggets have persevered for a month without Nikola Jokic.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 1 Feb. 2026
The intimate animal has persevered for millions of years.
—Ian Kerner 18 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 1 Feb. 2026
The films remained popular throughout the early 1940s, and their impact persevered via reruns, rereleases, and even parodies, such as Eddie Murphy's not-so-little Buckwheat on Saturday Night Live.
—Andrew Walsh, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Jan. 2026
Porkchop has persevered through her travails.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
With its postseason hopes in jeopardy, in a conference loaded with talent and toughness, UCLA has persevered in the absence of a player who provides both.
—Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 27 Jan. 2026
Cornerback Jaylon Johnson has persevered in his return from core muscle surgery.
—Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
Editorial Board, Washington Post, 6 Feb. 2026
But through it all, Annett persevered.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 6 Feb. 2026
The Nuggets have persevered for a month without Nikola Jokic.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 1 Feb. 2026
The intimate animal has persevered for millions of years.
—Ian Kerner 18 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 1 Feb. 2026
The films remained popular throughout the early 1940s, and their impact persevered via reruns, rereleases, and even parodies, such as Eddie Murphy's not-so-little Buckwheat on Saturday Night Live.
—Andrew Walsh, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Jan. 2026
Porkchop has persevered through her travails.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
With its postseason hopes in jeopardy, in a conference loaded with talent and toughness, UCLA has persevered in the absence of a player who provides both.
—Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 27 Jan. 2026
Cornerback Jaylon Johnson has persevered in his return from core muscle surgery.
—Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for persevered
persisted
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The subfreezing temperatures that persisted, in some places for several days, exposed deep weaknesses in The state’s power grid and emergency preparedness.—
Newsroom Meteorologist,
Houston Chronicle,
13 Feb. 2026
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The raw-water trend was mainly pre-pandemic, especially among the health-conscious Silicon Valley tech community, but the fear of fluoridated water has persisted in alternative-health sectors.—
Annie Levin,
Washington Post,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Persevered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persevered. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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