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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
Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
Analysts at major investment banks now forecast a structural undersupply regime persisting through 2027, with prices potentially testing $120–$130 in a worst-case scenario involving further escalation or Saudi retaliation.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 30 Mar. 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
Forecast models show dry conditions persisting through at least Friday, with low chances for any meaningful precipitation.
—Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 23 Mar. 2026
The report’s map showed the browns and yellows of persisting and developing drought across the entire Upper Colorado River Basin except in the Green River headwaters of Wyoming.
—Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 20 Mar. 2026
But that’s nothing compared to what’s on tap starting Sunday and persisting into the beginning of next week.
—Greg Porter, San Francisco Chronicle, 13 Mar. 2026
Georgieva said a 10% increase in energy prices persisting for a year would push global inflation up by 40 basis points and slow economic growth.
—Erica Yokoyama, Bloomberg, 9 Mar. 2026
The gusty conditions are expected to continue across Los Angeles and Ventura counties on Saturday with moderate to strong Santa Ana winds persisting through Sunday, the National Weather Service’s area forecast said Saturday.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
Verb
The alert noted that lead contamination can sometimes cause persisting issues for these groups.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
Analysts at major investment banks now forecast a structural undersupply regime persisting through 2027, with prices potentially testing $120–$130 in a worst-case scenario involving further escalation or Saudi retaliation.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 30 Mar. 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
Forecast models show dry conditions persisting through at least Friday, with low chances for any meaningful precipitation.
—Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 23 Mar. 2026
The report’s map showed the browns and yellows of persisting and developing drought across the entire Upper Colorado River Basin except in the Green River headwaters of Wyoming.
—Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 20 Mar. 2026
But that’s nothing compared to what’s on tap starting Sunday and persisting into the beginning of next week.
—Greg Porter, San Francisco Chronicle, 13 Mar. 2026
Georgieva said a 10% increase in energy prices persisting for a year would push global inflation up by 40 basis points and slow economic growth.
—Erica Yokoyama, Bloomberg, 9 Mar. 2026
The gusty conditions are expected to continue across Los Angeles and Ventura counties on Saturday with moderate to strong Santa Ana winds persisting through Sunday, the National Weather Service’s area forecast said Saturday.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for persisting
Adjective
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Three more ski areas in Colorado are set to close up shop at the end of the week due to persistent warm weather and low snowpack.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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The arm-side miss fell in line with a persistent spring-training pattern for Sasaki, who struggled with command from his first Cactus League start through his Freeway Series appearance last week.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
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However, the outlet also says Beatrice is persevering and trying to block out the outside noise.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
31 Mar. 2026
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In addition to the pious, persevering Goma and flawed Chandravati in the mortal realm, in the divine realm there are the goddesses Sati and her reincarnation as Parvati.—
Jessica Vantine Birkenholtz,
The Conversation,
24 Mar. 2026
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Add remaining meringue in 3 batches, gently folding with a rubber spatula after each addition until only a few streaks of meringue remain (err on the side of undermixing to keep the cake batter billowy).—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 Apr. 2026
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There’s still a week-plus remaining, so things can shift.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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These elements appear suspended between states — organic yet altered, fragile yet enduring.—
Olga Garcia-Mayoral,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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Your dutiful correspondent’s first impression of his favorite place on earth upon returning here for his 37th home opener wasn’t about the deep green or brilliant blue or enduring mountainscape.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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As well as continuing to restore water service to his residence after the initial altercation.—
Erika Stanish,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Return to Earth and splashdown After the lunar flyby, the crew will spend several days heading back to Earth while continuing to conduct deep-space tests, including evaluations of power systems, thermal controls, and crew operations far beyond low Earth orbit.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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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
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And civilians on both sides, despite a deep and abiding mistrust between the Catholic and Protestant communities, had also had enough.—
Ned Temko,
Christian Science Monitor,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The innovation cycle for drones is brief, lasting roughly one week, Kamyshin explained.—
Holly Williams,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Astronauts landed six times from 1969 through 1972, with the longest surface stay lasting 75 hours.—
Marcia Dunn,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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That is a lifelong dream of mine.—
Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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From musicals to Frank Sinatra, music bridges the gap for those with lifelong developmental conditions.—
Megan Shinn,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Persisting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persisting. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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