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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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The team originally expected Glasnow to avoid the IL altogether, but his back issues have persisted.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

But progress is slow, highlighting the difficulty of unraveling a dependency that has persisted for years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

The accusations persisted, especially when Sam Smith swept four awards in 2014.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

These changes persisted even after the unhealthy diet ended and body weight returned to normal.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

But the silence persisted, and it hung heavily over the table.

From "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey