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as in persevering
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 remaining
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 persisting
Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 6 May 2026
Apple cores don’t decompose properly on roadsides, persisting for months and attracting animals to dangerous areas.
—Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 2 May 2026
This is because eventually the sellers exhaust themselves while the buyers are persisting at the same price multiple times.
—Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
Pollen exposure is exacerbated by persisting air pollution—despite long-term declines in many major pollutants.
—Matt Fuchs, Scientific American, 15 Apr. 2026
In her email to Schreier, the composer describes the harp as a steady rhythmic undercurrent—persisting beneath the shifting music around it.
—Carolina Del Busto, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2026
Another serious potential side effect of psychedelic drugs is what’s known as hallucinogen persisting perception disorder.
—Hollis Karoly, The Conversation, 9 Apr. 2026
The alert noted that lead contamination can sometimes cause persisting issues for these groups.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
From April 8 to April 12, sunny weather is forecast initially before thunderstorms develop, with warmth persisting.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
And with numerous economic hurdles looming now, including interest rates still being elevated, stock market volatility persisting and inflation rising and continuing to shape household budgets, the timing of those withdrawals can have consequences that ripple far beyond a single account statement.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 6 May 2026
Apple cores don’t decompose properly on roadsides, persisting for months and attracting animals to dangerous areas.
—Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 2 May 2026
This is because eventually the sellers exhaust themselves while the buyers are persisting at the same price multiple times.
—Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
Pollen exposure is exacerbated by persisting air pollution—despite long-term declines in many major pollutants.
—Matt Fuchs, Scientific American, 15 Apr. 2026
In her email to Schreier, the composer describes the harp as a steady rhythmic undercurrent—persisting beneath the shifting music around it.
—Carolina Del Busto, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2026
Another serious potential side effect of psychedelic drugs is what’s known as hallucinogen persisting perception disorder.
—Hollis Karoly, The Conversation, 9 Apr. 2026
The alert noted that lead contamination can sometimes cause persisting issues for these groups.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
From April 8 to April 12, sunny weather is forecast initially before thunderstorms develop, with warmth persisting.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for persisting
Adjective
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As a maker, these opposing qualities are persistent and present throughout every part of the process.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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New Gemini models and the ‘Spark’ persistent agent Google is locked in a tight race to dominate the AI market against ChatGPT maker OpenAI, Anthropic, Meta, and Microsoft, with each company spending billions to get ahead.—
Alexei Oreskovic,
Fortune,
19 May 2026
Verb
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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
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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
Verb
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Now there is space for the remaining patients to occupy their seats without the self-conscious drawing-in of arms and legs that comes from sitting too close to a stranger.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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With the semifinals finished, there are four teams remaining in the 2026 NBA Playoffs on the road to the NBA Finals.—
Rudie Obias,
HollywoodReporter,
19 May 2026
Adjective
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Garden parties remain one of the monarchy’s most enduring traditions, bringing thousands of guests to the palace each year in recognition of volunteer and community work.—
Paloma Chavez,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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Saratoga’s most meaningful and enduring traditions 99th Memorial Day Observance continues to hold deep significance for our community.—
Debby Rice,
Mercury News,
19 May 2026
Verb
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Allied has also called for an injunction to stop Wallace-Harrison from continuing its body removal duties.—
Sam Charles,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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By continuing to increase the number of national broadcasts, the NFL has diluted the value of both RedZone and Sunday Ticket.—
Bobby Burack OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Yet whatever the circumstances, the characters who populate her songs have an abiding and unshakable likability.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Though only married for a few years, their partnership feels seasoned, fortified by faith, ambition and an abiding sense of gratitude.—
Partner Content,
Variety,
17 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Players tend to take on longer lasting sources of energy, but reaching for a quickfire caffeine or sugar hit in times of need is not unheard of and the psychological impact of feeling energized can be just as important as any actual boost.—
Ava Wallace,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Thoughtful touches, like gifting departing guests with delicate shell necklaces, make a lasting impression.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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But cinema remained a lifelong obsession for Nussenbaum.—
Ben Croll,
Variety,
17 May 2026
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Wilson's wedding-day look marked a notable shift for the Grammy-winning singer, who has previously spoken openly about her lifelong connection to bell-bottoms.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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“Persisting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persisting. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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