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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In the past, periods of extreme concentration have at times persisted for years.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

As Southampton players enjoyed the acclaim of their fans, and Middlesbrough players looked glass-eyed towards their own, the thought persisted - is this actually the end of this play-off tie?

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Treasury yields rose as U.S. inflation picked up speed and Middle East tensions persisted.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Throughout the 15-month ceasefire that followed, he spent his time coordinating with repair personnel and civil defense crews to get the village running, even as Israeli strikes persisted across south Lebanon.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

Despite earlier promises to cease this practice, Hamilton had persisted.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis