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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
Amy Feldman, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Rainy weather is expected on the West Coast this weekend, with snow in the Northeast persisting until Saturday afternoon.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Still, the latest economic data out of China have underscored persisting deflationary pressures in the flagging economy.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2024
Trees and shrubs that bear fruit persisting into winter, such as hollies, many viburnums, hawthorns, staghorn sumac, and wax myrtle, provide natural food sources for birds.
—Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2024
Climate change has been blamed in part, with persisting droughts and less water running through Iranian hydroelectric dams.
—Nasser Karimi and Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
Recent economic data indicated that measures up to now have not proven sufficient to offset persisting deflationary pressure in the economy, fueling investors’ hopes that Beijing would further amp up its stimulus measures to restore growth.
—Evelyn Cheng,anniek Bao, CNBC, 12 Dec. 2024
With reservoirs of virus persisting in dairy cattle, poultry and wild birds, there are ample opportunities for spillover into humans.
—Will Stone, NPR, 27 Nov. 2024
Cheap stocks still remain for investors to buy, despite the equity market persisting near its all-time highs.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2024
Verb
The McAfee family learned about raw milk by chance, but became true believers over time, persisting in the face of regulatory pressure and litigation.
—Amy Feldman, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Rainy weather is expected on the West Coast this weekend, with snow in the Northeast persisting until Saturday afternoon.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Still, the latest economic data out of China have underscored persisting deflationary pressures in the flagging economy.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2024
Trees and shrubs that bear fruit persisting into winter, such as hollies, many viburnums, hawthorns, staghorn sumac, and wax myrtle, provide natural food sources for birds.
—Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2024
Climate change has been blamed in part, with persisting droughts and less water running through Iranian hydroelectric dams.
—Nasser Karimi and Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
Recent economic data indicated that measures up to now have not proven sufficient to offset persisting deflationary pressure in the economy, fueling investors’ hopes that Beijing would further amp up its stimulus measures to restore growth.
—Evelyn Cheng,anniek Bao, CNBC, 12 Dec. 2024
With reservoirs of virus persisting in dairy cattle, poultry and wild birds, there are ample opportunities for spillover into humans.
—Will Stone, NPR, 27 Nov. 2024
Cheap stocks still remain for investors to buy, despite the equity market persisting near its all-time highs.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for persisting
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And while there’s never any doubt about who committed the crime, Preminger’s masterwork of persistent camera angles and patient editing proudly lives in the gray area of a flawed justice system.Tomris Laffly, TIME, 20 Dec. 2024
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System disparities, privacy concerns, and the necessity for thorough training remain persistent issues.Ethan Stone, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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In such case before the United States Supreme Court, the taxpayer has created a trust for the benefit of his wife during her life and, upon her death, provided the wife a power of appointment to appoint the remaining assets to amongst the husband and their children.Darren T. Case, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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Twelve of the 14 playoff spots are decided, and the Broncos and Buccaneers can clinch the two remaining spots with wins.Josh Kendall, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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Their action testifies to the enduring relevance of this 19th century play, which was adapted by Amy Herzog and ran until June.Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Dec. 2024
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The Spotlight Award celebrates an actor whose talent and career personify an enduring commitment to excellence, including a special appreciation of the importance of costume design.Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2024
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Cramer reached speeds exceeding 100 mph, continuing to flee even after a spike strip flattened two of his tires, according to court documents.George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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Jared Goff once again looked dialed in, spreading the wealth and continuing to operate this offense at a high level.Colton Pouncy, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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The cousins’ complementary natures may have bonded them in their youth, and a genuine and abiding love clearly remains.Gary Goldstein, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024
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The beautiful thing about the full-circle moments experienced by these sports stars is what’s at the center of them – pure and abiding love.Ken Makin, The Christian Science Monitor, 31 Oct. 2024
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Nations should be exploring chances for a lasting peace, and avoiding forever wars.William Lambers, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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Hyaluronic acid is a very effective humectant, capable of binding many times its weight in water, providing long lasting hydration and promoting wound healing.Felicity Carter, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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The enduring guilt from this defacement was what had sparked his lifelong devotion to the ruins’ conservation.Youmna Melhem Chamieh, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
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Rickard’s many references are informed by his lifelong passion for movies and television, production design, his Midwestern upbringing, and his earlier career as an unscripted TV producer.Jessica Ritz, Architectural Digest, 2 Jan. 2025
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“Persisting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persisting. Accessed 9 Jan. 2025.
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