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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

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Zaccarelli said inflation worries persist in the U.S. amid higher oil prices.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

In addition, even after accounting for occupations’ exposure to AI, the differences between younger and older workers persist in both remote and non-remote roles.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

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

From Science Daily • May 2, 2026

“Economic problems persist in any scenario, but escalation is worse,” Alston notes, adding that the cost to the global economy would be steep.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

“And you cannot interrupt these proceedings any longer! If you persist in this attitude, you’ll be removed from this room! I have the legal right to determine what evidence is necessary. ...”

From "Native Son" by Richard Wright

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