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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The vacancy rates persisted despite targeted bonuses and wage increases that prison health workers received in contracts and under court order during the Newsom administration.

From Los Angeles Times

But the creativity persisted: Williams learned how to use a camera and edit clips so he could make goofy videos for his family, run photoshoots for his kids and dabble in wedding photography.

From The Wall Street Journal

Nike NKE -0.09%decrease; red down pointing triangle recorded a slight uptick in sales during the fiscal second quarter as it continues its turnaround efforts, though weakness in its China business persisted.

From The Wall Street Journal

This may help explain why the system has persisted over long evolutionary timescales.

From Science Daily

What’s surprising is that the bias against FHA borrowers has persisted even in today’s buyer’s market, when desperate sellers are offering discounts and other incentives to close the deal.

From MarketWatch