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

Slavery persisted across a large swath of the US until the end of the Civil War in 1865, and photos of Blacks from that time -- even from free, northern states -- are relatively rare.

From Barron's ● Nov. 1, 2026

Nevertheless, the discovery resolves a major question that has persisted since the connection between BFT and colon tumor formation was established in 2009.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 31, 2026

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

Hermes warned him that if he persisted in his stubborn silence, he should suffer still more terrible things.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton

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