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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
But residents’ complaints about conditions have persisted for decades, with protests intensifying in 2021.
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Liam Dillon, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
The fish had effectively died out of these waters years earlier, but have since persisted in the clean water.
—Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 23 Dec. 2024
These lower levels have persisted and have not bounced back, which is a notable shift from the stable trends of the pre-pandemic years.
—Dario Sabaghi, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Then earlier this year, Snopes released an article debunking the ongoing rumors about Harvey's death that persisted throughout 2024.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
Major racial gaps have persisted in the admissions process, with 12 percent of spots last year offered to Black and Latino students — the highest number since 2013 and up from 10 percent the year before.
—Claire Fahy, New York Times, 19 Dec. 2024
But Rotary persisted, funding a pilot vaccination campaign in the Philippines.
—Michael Sheldrick, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Saudi Arabia declined to normalize ties with Israel as the war in Gaza persisted, particularly as Israel refused to commit to a two-state solution—a move that would be interpreted by Israel’s enemies in the region as a victory for Hamas.
—Amos Yadlin, Foreign Affairs, 17 Dec. 2024
The call center data showed customers waiting less than 60 seconds for phone support, yet complaints about excessive wait times persisted.
—Roger Dooley, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Liam Dillon, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
The fish had effectively died out of these waters years earlier, but have since persisted in the clean water.
—Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 23 Dec. 2024
These lower levels have persisted and have not bounced back, which is a notable shift from the stable trends of the pre-pandemic years.
—Dario Sabaghi, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Then earlier this year, Snopes released an article debunking the ongoing rumors about Harvey's death that persisted throughout 2024.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
Major racial gaps have persisted in the admissions process, with 12 percent of spots last year offered to Black and Latino students — the highest number since 2013 and up from 10 percent the year before.
—Claire Fahy, New York Times, 19 Dec. 2024
But Rotary persisted, funding a pilot vaccination campaign in the Philippines.
—Michael Sheldrick, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Saudi Arabia declined to normalize ties with Israel as the war in Gaza persisted, particularly as Israel refused to commit to a two-state solution—a move that would be interpreted by Israel’s enemies in the region as a victory for Hamas.
—Amos Yadlin, Foreign Affairs, 17 Dec. 2024
The call center data showed customers waiting less than 60 seconds for phone support, yet complaints about excessive wait times persisted.
—Roger Dooley, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for persisted
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Los Angeles has persevered and become one of the more interesting teams ahead of the postseason.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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The Bulldogs persevered in similar fashion.Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 1 Dec. 2024
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Since researchers began excavating and studying Stonehenge in the 17th century, the structure’s purpose has remained a mystery.Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
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The man, who was not immediately identified, remained missing Tuesday morning.Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 24 Dec. 2024
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The custom of eating fish on Christmas Eve also continued as a way to maintain a connection with Italy and to honor ancestors, National Geographic said.Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
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After the ceremony, the day continued with various rituals and games.Shelby Wax, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
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The ground stop lasted about an hour.Zac Ntim, Deadline, 24 Dec. 2024
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Notably, the full design and development process from ideation and vision to execution lasted 18 months.Alexandra Pastore, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Persisted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persisted. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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