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 Caruso, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Verb
In his team up with Scouting America, Montgomery strives to teach the youth the importance of showing up, working hard and persevering through challenges.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for persevering
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Very persistent stream of bubbles; aromas of golden apples, lemon peel and yellow poppy.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Unequal wage growth adds to persistent wage gaps Certain demographic groups saw their incomes rise faster than others between 2023 and 2024.—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
11 Sep. 2025
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Gradually, more women are stepping into leadership roles, an impressive feat considering where women were just a few short decades ago and the persisting gender biases that still lurk in today’s workforce.—
Liz Elting,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Extreme heat is intensifying in Arizona, as temperatures are warming earlier in the spring and persisting later into the fall.—
John Leos,
AZCentral.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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These days, Pynchon is a resolute New Yorker.—
John Lopez,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Sep. 2025
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Their response to the player’s incendiary statement last week was to release their own extraordinary one and become even more resolute in their position regarding a transfer.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
27 Aug. 2025
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Tess Crowley—The Deseret News via AP This year the threat grew more insistent.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
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The Georgia firebrand, who has been insistent that the United States stay out of affairs abroad, has attempted similar amendments to both the NDAA and appropriations bills in past years and recently, with no success.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Persevering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persevering. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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