persists

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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Pessimism about the economy persists across classes, puzzling economists despite healthy hiring and consumer-spending metrics.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026

But the question persists: What, exactly, sent them to the bottom of the ocean?

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 15, 2026

"We were thrilled to discover that quantum synchronization persists even in the presence of substantial imperfections and noise," says Lai.

From Science Daily • Jun. 12, 2026

But while individual schools like Monkseaton have managed to resist closure, the broader challenge persists.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

The sun persists in rising, so I make myself stand.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins