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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
In fact, the poverty that persists in Haiti today is directly tied to this economic strangulation.
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Aisha M. Beliso-De Jesús / Made By History, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
The work stoppage threatens to reignite inflation and cause layoffs in related industries if the work stoppage persists, experts said.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2024
Consider seeing a healthcare provider if the pale stool persists for several days, especially if symptoms like jaundice, dark urine, abdominal pain, and fever accompany it.
—Joy Emeh, Health, 2 Oct. 2024
Those orders typically arrive in stores around December and will be floating on water rather than sitting on shelves and in warehouses, if the strike persists.
—David Moin, WWD, 2 Oct. 2024
Global warming is also helping fuel extreme heat that persists well into the fall season.
—Max Golembo, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2024
Grocers and restaurants will likely have issues getting fresh fruit and vegetables, especially from areas in Central and South America, the longer that the strike persists.
—Quartz Staff, Quartz, 1 Oct. 2024
Samsung’s long-standing issue with capturing less-detailed, sometimes blurry images of moving subjects persists.
—Prakhar Khanna, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Aisha M. Beliso-De Jesús / Made By History, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
The work stoppage threatens to reignite inflation and cause layoffs in related industries if the work stoppage persists, experts said.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2024
Consider seeing a healthcare provider if the pale stool persists for several days, especially if symptoms like jaundice, dark urine, abdominal pain, and fever accompany it.
—Joy Emeh, Health, 2 Oct. 2024
Those orders typically arrive in stores around December and will be floating on water rather than sitting on shelves and in warehouses, if the strike persists.
—David Moin, WWD, 2 Oct. 2024
Global warming is also helping fuel extreme heat that persists well into the fall season.
—Max Golembo, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2024
Grocers and restaurants will likely have issues getting fresh fruit and vegetables, especially from areas in Central and South America, the longer that the strike persists.
—Quartz Staff, Quartz, 1 Oct. 2024
Samsung’s long-standing issue with capturing less-detailed, sometimes blurry images of moving subjects persists.
—Prakhar Khanna, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for persists
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This redefinition ensures that the focus remains on sustainable growth rather than mere economic transactions.Majeed Javdani, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Future changes to come The snapshot remains a work in progress as the CDC gathers feedback from the public as well as local health departments.Alexander Tin, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
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Northern lights activity to increase in 2025 Electromagnetic activity is increasing as the sun continues to reach the height of its 11-year solar cycle, which NASA said is expected to be in 2025.Perry Vandell, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
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This suggests that there's potential for further growth in hip-hop catalog sales as the genre continues to dominate streaming platforms and global music consumption.Kori Hale, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Users love how long the deodorant lasts—in more ways than one.Sarah Madaus, Allure, 4 Oct. 2024
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Rich, velvety and savory palate, waxy notes, and oak tannins ending on a finish that lasts forever.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Persists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persists. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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