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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That instinct to buy on pullbacks has persisted in 2026.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 1, 2026

He was treated, but the couple's fertility problems persisted.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026

Switzerland said it was reducing operations at its Beznau plant and would shut down reactors if the heat persisted, giving similar reasons.

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

That was the Great Recession, which started with the 2008 crash in the housing market and persisted into 2012.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026

“You wouldn’t really want to change, though, would you?” he persisted.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor