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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
The subfreezing temperatures that persisted, in some places for several days, exposed deep weaknesses in The state’s power grid and emergency preparedness.
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Newsroom Meteorologist, Houston Chronicle, 13 Feb. 2026
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
Investigators documented that flooding in the parking area from leaky pipes has persisted since at least 2023, while a malfunctioning security gate posed a safety risk.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
The Mummy universe has also persisted in a series of spinoffs revolving around the character Mathayus, also known as the Scorpion King, who was first played by Dwayne Johnson in The Mummy Returns.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Feb. 2026
So she could have been crushed on Tuesday as her tough luck at the Winter Games persisted.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 10 Feb. 2026
Michtom persisted, ending up, in 1937, with a doll that could drink, sniffle, cry, and pee into a diaper that little girls delighted in changing.
—Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
Shanahan’s Niners persisted amid a wave of injuries.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
His poems distilled the tension between belonging and alienation, capturing a society where every day life persisted under the long shadow of armed checkpoints and simmering mistrust.
—Literary Hub, 5 Feb. 2026
Newsroom Meteorologist, Houston Chronicle, 13 Feb. 2026
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
Investigators documented that flooding in the parking area from leaky pipes has persisted since at least 2023, while a malfunctioning security gate posed a safety risk.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
The Mummy universe has also persisted in a series of spinoffs revolving around the character Mathayus, also known as the Scorpion King, who was first played by Dwayne Johnson in The Mummy Returns.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Feb. 2026
So she could have been crushed on Tuesday as her tough luck at the Winter Games persisted.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 10 Feb. 2026
Michtom persisted, ending up, in 1937, with a doll that could drink, sniffle, cry, and pee into a diaper that little girls delighted in changing.
—Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
Shanahan’s Niners persisted amid a wave of injuries.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
His poems distilled the tension between belonging and alienation, capturing a society where every day life persisted under the long shadow of armed checkpoints and simmering mistrust.
—Literary Hub, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for persisted
Verb
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Yet America’s workers have persevered and figured out ways to prosper.—
Editorial Board,
Washington Post,
6 Feb. 2026
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But through it all, Annett persevered.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
6 Feb. 2026
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To his credit, Onana remained at the heart of the battle and was evidently key to Villa staving off Bournemouth’s set-play threat.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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The prosecution said a medical report noted Lai’s general health condition remained stable.—
Kanis Leung,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The ex-duchess, who divorced Andrew in 1996, continued living with him at the property.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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The tense conversation continued for several minutes before a peculiar discrepancy popped up.—
J.C. Hallman,
Oklahoman,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Willis, a former third-round pick of the Titans, lasted only two years in Tennessee before he was dealt to Green Bay in August 2024 in exchange for a seventh-round pick.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
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The following day, nearly all of my friend’s food had spoiled, whereas mine lasted nearly all week.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Persisted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persisted. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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