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 team originally expected Glasnow to avoid the IL altogether, but his back issues have persisted.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

Even during the pandemic hiring spree, the midcareer stall persisted, researchers found.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

So, a question has persisted: How much of Nvidia’s revenue is coming from just “public clouds and the world’s largest consumer internet companies,” as the company put it in its quarterly materials?

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Scientists still do not fully understand why left-handedness has persisted throughout human evolution or how human culture may have helped reinforce right-handedness over time.

From Science Daily • May 18, 2026

“Aren’t you worried that you won’t be ready when the time comes?” he persisted.

From "Schooled" by Gordon Korman