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

That produced a difference of 22.21 percentage points between the two groups, suggesting that the injection's effects persisted for several weeks after treatment ended.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 11, 2026

But complaints about missed packages and mail-order medications, as well as trouble setting up banking accounts and utilities, persisted.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026

After a very strong spring and early summer, stocks stalled through August as skepticism persisted about the longevity of the current cycle with its explosive revenue growth and enormous margins.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 7, 2026

Doubts over Gabriel's physicality persisted, but his performances at under-21 level made a compelling argument he was ready.

From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026

The garden had persisted through seven and a half years now, producing roughly two thousand pounds of food annually.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama