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

Instead the shocks have persisted and overlapped with a newer one, a surge in prices for technology equipment and software tied to the artificial-intelligence build-out.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026

This anxiety persisted even after scientists at a sleep lab informed study participants they had achieved quality sleep.

From Slate ● Aug. 11, 2026

Her health concerns persisted even when smoke from the stubborn fire, which burned for more than a week, was replaced with the smells of rotting meat and other frozen foods.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026

But his love for reading persisted, and over the last decade he has been posting his own poems and essays on social media.

From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026

The angry sparrows persisted with their savage assault.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques