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persist in

VERB

continue

Synonyms

STRONGEST

advance carry on carry over endure extend go on last linger maintain persist progress promote pursue reach remain stay survive sustain

STRONG

abide lengthen loiter outlast outlive persevere project prolong rest ride stand uphold

WEAK

draw out forge ahead get on with it hang in keep at keep on keep on truckin' keep the ball rolling keep up live on make headway move ahead never cease perdure press on push on run on stay on stick at stick to

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cease condemn decrease depart discontinue go halt ignore leave retreat retrogress stop take back

STRONG

abbreviate move quit refuse reject shorten

WEAK

complete desist end finish

Example Sentences

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It allows dangerous microbes to persist in drinking water systems and potentially spread more easily.

From Science Daily • May 2, 2026

What will be the ripple effects if global helium shortages persist in the long term?

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

“As we’ve seen over the last couple of years, there’s been wavering confidence that demand will persist in the long run, causing the market to selloff.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

“Headlines remain fluid, and market volatility could persist in the days and weeks ahead. Even so, we continue to believe that a healthy economic backdrop creates attractive opportunities across global equity markets,” he added.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

“It mystifies me, Miss Lumley, how you can even persist in calling those three untamed creatures ‘children.’

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood

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