persisted

[per-sis-tid, -zis-] / pərˈsɪs tɪd, -ˈzɪs- /

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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persisted

Regional security threats persisted despite the diplomatic efforts.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026

This protection persisted even when the scientists deliberately triggered inflammation to stimulate an immune response.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 20, 2026

Despite a two-year transition period to prepare for the takeover, problems have persisted and by February the backlog had grown to 120,000 cases.

From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026

In East Timor, unhealthy air pollution persisted on Saturday, including in the capital Dili, according to IQAir.

From Barron's ● Oct. 17, 2026

“But the stuff you’re doing, it won’t work,” Roy persisted.

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen

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