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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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But while individual schools like Monkseaton have managed to resist closure, the broader challenge persists.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

“We expect Warsh’s hopes for shrinking the Fed’s balance sheet and lowering rates to fade as inflationary pressure persists and restricts the Fed’s room for maneuvering.”

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

However, Bowman said the more persistent higher oil prices are, and the longer the conflict persists, the more the Fed should consider the effects on inflation in its outlook.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

“However, if the conflict persists and oil prices remain elevated, this may eventually weigh on consumer sentiment,” Lim writes.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

The sun persists in rising, so I make myself stand.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins