persists

VERB

carry on, carry through

Synonyms

STRONGEST

continue endure go on linger persevere prevail pursue recur remain

STRONG

abide grind insist last obtain perseverate repeat strive

WEAK

be resolute be stubborn follow through follow up go all the way go the limit hold on keep up leave no stone unturned perdure see through stick it out stick to guns tough it out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cease discontinue give up go halt leave stop

STRONG

forget

WEAK

quit

Example Sentences

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persists

The bacterium still persists in natural rodent reservoirs in several regions.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 20, 2026

Hamm said that feeling persists and thrives today.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026

The fever persists despite the fact there’s no antigens left to fight.

From Salon ● Sep. 11, 2026

With Iraola determined to have his wingers able to play on both sides, it remains to be seen if that experiment persists once Liverpool get more attackers in.

From BBC ● Aug. 23, 2026

Benzene hexachloride persists at least eleven years; heptachlor or a more toxic derived chemical, at least nine.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson