as in persistent
continuing despite difficulties, opposition, or discouragement
at the end of the long, winding trail, persevering hikers will be rewarded with an inviting, secluded lake
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as in persisting
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 persevering
Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
Kudos to their team for persevering through it and coming out to live for a second round of the playoffs.
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David Troy Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
6 May 2026
Jokic blamed himself for the series loss, which ended with Minnesota persevering through injuries to Anthony Edwards, Donte DiVincenzo, Ayo Dosunmu and Kyle Anderson.
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Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
1 May 2026
However, the outlet also says Beatrice is persevering and trying to block out the outside noise.
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Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
31 Mar. 2026
In addition to the pious, persevering Goma and flawed Chandravati in the mortal realm, in the divine realm there are the goddesses Sati and her reincarnation as Parvati.
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Jessica Vantine Birkenholtz,
The Conversation,
24 Mar. 2026
According to league and team sources, the Knicks have not engaged in any discussions about a possible Towns trade this season and plan on persevering with him during this challenging time.
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Sam Amick,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2026
Simply raising payroll taxes would send exactly the wrong message to employers persevering and deciding whether to grow jobs or invest in California.
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Vince Fong,
Oc Register,
8 Jan. 2026
The second is to acknowledge when people are persevering.
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Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Jan. 2026
Verb
Aside from his flashy style and unique combination of quick athleticism and devastating strength, Nadal is also known for persevering through injury.
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Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
Kudos to their team for persevering through it and coming out to live for a second round of the playoffs.
—
David Troy Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
6 May 2026
Jokic blamed himself for the series loss, which ended with Minnesota persevering through injuries to Anthony Edwards, Donte DiVincenzo, Ayo Dosunmu and Kyle Anderson.
—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
1 May 2026
However, the outlet also says Beatrice is persevering and trying to block out the outside noise.
—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
31 Mar. 2026
In addition to the pious, persevering Goma and flawed Chandravati in the mortal realm, in the divine realm there are the goddesses Sati and her reincarnation as Parvati.
—
Jessica Vantine Birkenholtz,
The Conversation,
24 Mar. 2026
According to league and team sources, the Knicks have not engaged in any discussions about a possible Towns trade this season and plan on persevering with him during this challenging time.
—
Sam Amick,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2026
Simply raising payroll taxes would send exactly the wrong message to employers persevering and deciding whether to grow jobs or invest in California.
—
Vince Fong,
Oc Register,
8 Jan. 2026
The second is to acknowledge when people are persevering.
—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for persevering
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The launch includes five solution categories—Restaurant Assistant, Packer, Picker, Folder, and Host—targeting persistent labor shortages in sectors such as industrial operations, logistics, healthcare, food services, lodging, and experiential venues.
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Why is this padding so persistent?
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There is, however, already a moderate risk of extreme heat persisting through Sunday in parts of western, west-central and southern Illinois, according to the weather service’s prediction center.
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In all of them, Sugar sees the human spirit persisting through layer upon layer of loneliness, carnage, and grief.
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England’s fierce attacks in the second half were thwarted by a resolute American defense and a series of saves by goalkeeper Frank Borghi.
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Spielberg has been resolute in his beliefs since before Disclosure Day entered production.
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The loud and insistent residents of Monterey Park showed that shaming and pressuring politicians can work.
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What most interests me about The Emergency Playbook is how, beneath the sunny tone, there’s a calm but insistent moral outrage on display.
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“Persevering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persevering. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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