persisted; persisting; persists
1
: to go on resolutely or stubbornly in spite of opposition, importunity, or warning
2
obsolete
: to remain unchanged or fixed in a specified character, condition, or position
3
: to be insistent in the repetition or pressing of an utterance (such as a question or an opinion)
4
: to continue to exist especially past a usual, expected, or normal time
persister
noun
Examples of persist in a Sentence
She had turned him down for a date before, but he persisted and asked her again.
The reporter persisted with his questioning.
If you persist with this behavior, you will be punished.
Must you persist in making that noise?
If the pain persists, see a doctor.
Doubts about the defendant's story have persisted for some time now.
Rumors persist that they are dating.
Recent Examples on the Web
While markets have rallied following the election, the risk of inflation persists amid threats of tariffs and deportation policies.
—
Trefis Team, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Analysis: Election conspiracies persist, even with different outcomes Race to take over DNC has begun after devastating 2024 losses
How Trump — with or without the Senate — could install his Cabinet nominees
Harris campaign raised $1 billion-plus.
—David Becker, CBS News, 20 Nov. 2024
Heavy rain and snow will persist for parts of Northern California through Friday as the soaking weather gets a fresh jolt of atmospheric energy from a new storm to keep it churning.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN, 20 Nov. 2024
The worst fire danger conditions are forecast to persist throughout New England on Tuesday, where the National Weather Service has issued red flag warnings covering the entire state.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 19 Nov. 2024
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Trefis Team, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Analysis: Election conspiracies persist, even with different outcomes Race to take over DNC has begun after devastating 2024 losses
How Trump — with or without the Senate — could install his Cabinet nominees
Harris campaign raised $1 billion-plus.
—David Becker, CBS News, 20 Nov. 2024
Heavy rain and snow will persist for parts of Northern California through Friday as the soaking weather gets a fresh jolt of atmospheric energy from a new storm to keep it churning.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN, 20 Nov. 2024
The worst fire danger conditions are forecast to persist throughout New England on Tuesday, where the National Weather Service has issued red flag warnings covering the entire state.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 19 Nov. 2024
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“Persist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/persist. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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