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as in perseveres
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 remains
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 persists
After about 20 seconds have elapsed, tiny, minuscule amounts of deuterium begin to survive for long enough to have other interactions with protons and neutrons, but the deuterium bottleneck persists for several minutes.
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Big Think, 10 Dec. 2024
The risk of famine persists across the Strip, with a strong likelihood that famine is imminent in northern Gaza.
—Sarah Ferguson, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Violence still persists in some regions, especially near the borders, and the US State Department advises people to reconsider traveling to Colombia.
—Benji Jones, Vox, 4 Dec. 2024
So long as the war in Gaza persists, the protests opposed to it are expected to continue—as are the efforts to suppress them.
—Yasmeen Serhan, TIME, 4 Dec. 2024
Yet, there persists that the answer can or should be either price controls, more money, or both.
—Roger Valdez, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Last year, undefeated ACC champion Florida State was controversially excluded from the College Football Playoff in favor of Alabama, and this year, the debate persists with Alabama once again ranked ahead of an ACC playoff bubble team, Miami.
—Giovanni Malloy, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
At some critical temperature, the annihilation of dark matter particles effectively stopped, leaving a residual abundance of dark matter particles that persists to this day.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
Hiring bias for younger workers persists despite employers reporting that mid-career and older hires consistently matched or exceeded the performance of younger colleagues.
—Sheila Callaham, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
Big Think, 10 Dec. 2024
The risk of famine persists across the Strip, with a strong likelihood that famine is imminent in northern Gaza.
—Sarah Ferguson, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Violence still persists in some regions, especially near the borders, and the US State Department advises people to reconsider traveling to Colombia.
—Benji Jones, Vox, 4 Dec. 2024
So long as the war in Gaza persists, the protests opposed to it are expected to continue—as are the efforts to suppress them.
—Yasmeen Serhan, TIME, 4 Dec. 2024
Yet, there persists that the answer can or should be either price controls, more money, or both.
—Roger Valdez, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Last year, undefeated ACC champion Florida State was controversially excluded from the College Football Playoff in favor of Alabama, and this year, the debate persists with Alabama once again ranked ahead of an ACC playoff bubble team, Miami.
—Giovanni Malloy, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
At some critical temperature, the annihilation of dark matter particles effectively stopped, leaving a residual abundance of dark matter particles that persists to this day.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
Hiring bias for younger workers persists despite employers reporting that mid-career and older hires consistently matched or exceeded the performance of younger colleagues.
—Sheila Callaham, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for persists
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The portion attributable to the non-office portion of your home remains non-deductible.Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Addressing Off-Hours Fire Detection Detecting fires during off-hours remains one of the greatest challenges.Kevin Gu, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The 125th meeting of Army-Navy and the rich football rivalry continues Saturday.Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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This legacy continues to shape the brand's identity.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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This stunning Annual Membership Box gives your giftee something to unwrap in the moment while their actual present lasts all year long.Lauren Mazzo, Glamour, 10 Dec. 2024
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The solstice marks the first day of winter, which lasts until the spring equinox March 20, 2025.Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Persists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persists. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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