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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
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
In all of them, Sugar sees the human spirit persisting through layer upon layer of loneliness, carnage, and grief.
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Andy Andersen,
Vulture,
27 June 2026
With extreme fire conditions persisting, Rocky Mountain Power has issued a public safety power shutoff watch and warning for areas of central, southern and eastern Utah through the weekend.
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Ty Oneil,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
With extreme fire conditions persisting in Utah, Rocky Mountain Power also shut off power lines serving Beaver County and other areas.
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ABC News,
27 June 2026
With inflation persisting, companies and workers are seeking states where prices are stable and daily living is affordable.
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Scott Cohn,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
After persisting with her complaint, the union took legal advice and was told that requesting intimate measurements could breach data protection regulations.
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Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
11 June 2026
The peroxide will foam up and then break down harmlessly into water rather than persisting in your soil.
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Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
9 June 2026
Getty Images The Los Angeles Dodgers have spent much of the 2026 season searching for pitching solutions despite persisting as baseball's most talented team.
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Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
Verb
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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Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
In all of them, Sugar sees the human spirit persisting through layer upon layer of loneliness, carnage, and grief.
—
Andy Andersen,
Vulture,
27 June 2026
With extreme fire conditions persisting, Rocky Mountain Power has issued a public safety power shutoff watch and warning for areas of central, southern and eastern Utah through the weekend.
—
Ty Oneil,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
With extreme fire conditions persisting in Utah, Rocky Mountain Power also shut off power lines serving Beaver County and other areas.
—
ABC News,
27 June 2026
With inflation persisting, companies and workers are seeking states where prices are stable and daily living is affordable.
—
Scott Cohn,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
After persisting with her complaint, the union took legal advice and was told that requesting intimate measurements could breach data protection regulations.
—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
11 June 2026
The peroxide will foam up and then break down harmlessly into water rather than persisting in your soil.
—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
9 June 2026
Getty Images The Los Angeles Dodgers have spent much of the 2026 season searching for pitching solutions despite persisting as baseball's most talented team.
—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for persisting
Adjective
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In his inital letter, Lehmkuhl agreed that there is an urgent need to clear debris and address the persistent odor of millions of pounds of rotting food at the site.
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Though effective medication exists, the issue is persistent in areas with a lack of easy access to testing, treatment and clean water so people don't rely on local bodies of water for drinking and bathing.
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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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Kudos to their team for persevering through it and coming out to live for a second round of the playoffs.
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In a large bowl beat butter, oil, and the remaining 1/2 cup honey with a mixer on medium 30 seconds.
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The remaining four states restrict participation through state education agencies or athletic association rules rather than official state legislation.
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Blazers, button-ups, chinos, and deck shoes have all become enduring elements of women’s wardrobes.
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Heat and humidity couldn’t take down the Northside Hospital Peachtree Road Race and its 45,000-plus runners, one of Atlanta’s most enduring traditions.
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Supermodel Gigi Hadid, wearing pink, and among the guests continuing to trickle in, as well as bestselling author Jenny Han and actor Bradley Cooper.
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The 36-year-old Spaniard breaks Roger Federer’s record by appearing in a 66th consecutive Grand Slam singles tournament, continuing a run that started at the 2002 French Open.
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Yet whatever the circumstances, the characters who populate her songs have an abiding and unshakable likability.
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The capital’s traditional Independence Day show had 10,000 shells lasting 18 minutes.
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The actress and singer met Skrip by chance while the two were vacationing in Egypt, with Williams later recalling that their unexpected encounter blossomed into a lasting romance.
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Edward, who has spent his lifelong federal career at a military base in New York, has little interest in driving to Niagara Falls for its days-long fireworks display, let alone traveling to New York City for its sprawling maritime celebration.
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The area last week was surrounded by surveillance cameras and patrolled by National Guardsmen as lifelong resident John Cates strolled the area.
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“Persisting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persisting. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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